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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Parnall Road, Harlow, CM18 7NQ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.1%

Basics 9-5

30.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	34.7	46.4
2023/24	33.5	46.4
2024/25	38.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-1.05	0.00
2023/24	-1.01	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

52.4%

EBacc APS

3.39

EBacc 9-5

12.4%

EBacc 9-4

23.8%

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About Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. The school has around 989 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Parnall Road, Harlow, CM18 7NQ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Requires improvement
Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

What is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow's Ofsted rating?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow's latest exam results?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow located?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex (CM18 7NQ).

How many pupils attend Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow has around 989 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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