Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM19 4QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milwards 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 12th of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
The school is at the centre of the community. Adults know pupils and their families well. The community ethos of the school enables new pupils to settle quickly. Pupils say it is easy to make friends. They feel looked after as adults provide well-thought- out care. Pupils like the 'little extras' leaders provide, such as daily bagels for everyone. They know adults will help them if they have worries. Pupils behave well. They rise to the school's high expectations, being polite and showing good manners throughout the school day. Pupils stay focused as they enjoy their lessons. This is because adults adapt the curriculum to make learning manageable and accessible to all pupils. Pupils receive the support they need at the right time. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities they have to learn new things. This may be through having mental health sessions and learning how to breathe properly or looking after the rescue chickens. They feel prepared for life's challenges. Pupils know how to keep safe online and outside of school. Pupils enjoy sharing their learning in weekly assemblies. They are proud to be selected as 'star of the week' for excellent work.
What the school should improve
- The books given to a few pupils are not precisely matched to their reading knowledge. As a result, these pupils struggle to read and are not catching up quickly enough. Leaders need to ensure all adults are trained to match pupils' books to the sounds they know.
- The school's behaviour policy is not consistently applied by all adults. This means that in a small proportion of lessons, pupils' behaviour does not match the school's expectations. Leaders should ensure all adults receive training to support the consistent implementation of the behaviour policy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Milwards Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St James Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Water Lane Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Longwood Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARLOW INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Doughty
- Phone
- 01279435850
- Address
- Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM19 4QX
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 144631
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.