Harlow Fields School and College, Harlow

Special schoolData as of May 2026

Harlow Fields School and College

Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Harlow where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school

Pupils

177

Ages

3-19

FSM

26.2%

Capacity

205

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Harlow Fields School and College

Harlow Fields School and College is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 49 responses), 43% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 177 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harlow Fields School and College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Requires improvement
Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Harlow Fields School and College

What is Harlow Fields School and College's Ofsted rating?

Harlow Fields School and College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Harlow Fields School and College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 49 responses): 43% of parents would recommend Harlow Fields School and College.

What are Harlow Fields School and College's latest exam results?

Harlow Fields School and College: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Harlow Fields School and College located?

Harlow Fields School and College is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex (CM18 6RN).

How many pupils attend Harlow Fields School and College?

Harlow Fields School and College has around 177 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Harlow Fields School and College with other schools?

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