Kingsmoor Academy
Ployters Road, Harlow, CM18 7PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsmoor Academy is a primary school in Harlow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 6th of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 June 2016, report published 19 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They follow The Kingsmoor Way and can explain how rules and routines create a happy, safe environment. For example, pupils face the teacher when listening, helping them to hear clearly and see what is being shown. The school provides rewards that encourage individual and team success. The always award recognises pupils who consistently show the school's values, including being responsible and respectful. House credits promote teamwork, with the winning house earning a termly reward like a popcorn party or extra playtime. Pupils' calm, focused behaviour creates classrooms where learning thrives. Consequently, more and more pupils meet the school's high expectations, with many attaining well in statutory assessment tests. Pupils appreciate the school's structured approach to teaching, where teachers typically demonstrate and explain first, followed by guided practice with a partner. This helps them start their work with confidence and accuracy. There is a range of opportunities that enrich pupils' wider development. They enjoy memorable events like the Kingsmoor Carnival, local sporting tournaments and school talent show. Younger children shine in the Little Stars Christmas concert, while the school choir performs at national events. Older pupils relish responsibilities, such as the house captains who award stickers for polite lunchtime behaviour. These experiences help to shape pupils' charming character.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to teaching writing does not ensure that all pupils secure the foundational knowledge and skills they need, such as letter formation, spelling and sentence demarcation. As a result, some pupils do not write as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers have the expertise to model and teach these concepts and skills effectively, and that pupils are supported to embed them consistently across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
280 pupils on roll, with places for 351
Schools near Kingsmoor Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St James Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Longwood Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angie Skinner
- Phone
- 01279306136
- Address
- Ployters Road, Harlow, CM18 7PS
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 138996
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.