Is Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 26th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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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Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Brookside, Harlow, CM19 5NJ

Local ranking26th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 40

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 251
Boys: 127 (54%)
Girls: 107 (46%)
Capacity: 315 (74% full)
SEND: 13.9%
FSM Eligible: 31.4%
EAL: 35.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 10.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £1,328/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.1%
White Other: 21.7%
Black African: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Other: 3.3%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Pakistani: 2.0%

47.1%

White British

21.7%

White Other

5.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279421495

office@katherines.netacademies.net

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Brookside

Harlow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144823
UKPRN: 10064472
Establishment No.: 2162
Trust: NET ACADEMIES TRUST

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