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Mark Hall Academy

Mark Hall Academy, Harlow
Secondary

Mark Hall Academy

First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Harlow.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
843
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.4%
Attainment 8
38.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

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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
11.1%
Basics 9-5
28.3%

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 (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.8%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc 9-5
3.6%
EBacc 9-4
5.1%
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About Mark Hall Academy

Mark Hall Academy is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 101 responses), 65% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. The school has around 843 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mark Hall Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Mark Hall Academy)
  3. May 2016 — Good (predecessor: Mark Hall Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Mark Hall Academy

What is Mark Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mark Hall Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Mark Hall Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 101 responses): 65% of parents would recommend Mark Hall Academy.
What are Mark Hall Academy's latest exam results?
Mark Hall Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mark Hall Academy located?
Mark Hall Academy is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex (CM17 9LR).
How many pupils attend Mark Hall Academy?
Mark Hall Academy has around 843 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mark Hall Academy with other schools?
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