Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Little Grove Field, Harlow, CM19 4BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Harlow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2020, report published 5 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils love attending school. They are proud of their school and how it is an important part of the local community. The school is an exceptional place to learn and make friends. Classes buzz with enthusiasm as pupils enjoy the challenge of their learning. Pupils talk animatedly about the books and stories they read through the school's 'Reading Door' programme. They value how staff support them in class. In early years, adults expertly help children to become confident, inquisitive individuals. A range of exciting trips and experiences reinforce the ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy the diverse range of sporting opportunities and being one of the 'Hares'. From ballet and boxing to meeting scientists and performing poetry at the local theatre, there is something extra for everyone. Each opportunity is carefully planned to broaden pupils' horizons. Pupils talk of how these opportunities inspire them to be ambitious for their futures. Everyone gets along and achieves well because pupils live up to adults' very high expectations of them. The school is a harmonious community. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Older pupils support younger pupils with play through their leadership roles. They are excellent role models that bring to life the positive school values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
454 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Parndon Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Pemberley Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Malcolm Coster
- Phone
- 01279868181
- Address
- Little Grove Field, Harlow, CM19 4BU
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 133255
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.