Passmores Academy
Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM18 6JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Passmores Academy is a secondary school in Harlow for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 5th of 7 secondary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 11 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
Pupils at this school are warm and welcoming. They have high regard for staff and each other. Of particular note, is their support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils who attend the specially resourced provision, the Hub, integrate very well into the life of the main school. This includes taking part in lessons as well as social times. Pupils have a strong understanding of difference. Being inclusive is at the heart of the school. There is a wealth of extracurricular opportunities for pupils. From taking part in musical productions to curling, there is something for everyone. Many pupils take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils are proud of the contributions they make to leading the school. They discuss key issues through pupil panels, run mental health support for younger pupils and fundraise for the school's charity, 'No Child Without'. Pupils have a strong work ethic and are keen to do well in their studies. Most of the time pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. When a pupil may struggle with their behaviour, they get the support they need to meet staff's high expectations.
What the school should improve
- There is some variability with staff's use of the school's pedagogical approaches to help pupils know and remember more over time. On occasion, pupils' learning is hindered when retrieval activities are set that last too long or when tasks do not give pupils the opportunity to deepen their responses. The school should ensure that teachers set work for pupils that has a clear and timely purpose and helps pupils develop and articulate a rich understanding of the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
234 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,199 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Passmores Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 44.0 |
| Bmat Stem Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 28.1 |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Burnt Mill Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Natalie Christie
- Phone
- 01279770800
- Address
- Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM18 6JH
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137445
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.