Is Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 February 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 39th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

London Road, Old Harlow, CM17 0DA

Local ranking39th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 2 February 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 209
Boys: 94 (45%)
Girls: 114 (55%)
Capacity: 210 (99% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 13.4%
EAL: 8.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 9.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,115/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.4%
White Other: 8.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.3%
Asian Pakistani: 2.4%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.0%

77.4%

White British

8.2%

White Other

4.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279429427

office@fawbert-barnards.essex.sch.uk

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London Road

Old Harlow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144663
UKPRN: 10064804
Establishment No.: 3128
Trust: NET ACADEMIES TRUST

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