Potter Street Academy
Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Potter Street Academy is a primary school in Harlow for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 7th of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2019, report published 18 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils are proud of their school, where 'everyone is welcomed.' They settle quickly in the Reception class and when they are new to the school. They feel safe and happy. Staff listen to pupils and help them if they have any worries. Pupils know and use the five ways of well-being to take care of themselves. Pupils learn how to behave well and follow the school's values. This makes the school a calm and well-ordered place to be. There are high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils relish being challenged. Some would appreciate more frequent opportunities to deepen their learning further. Pupils readily take on the many responsibilities to help each other and look after the school. They vote for team captains, reading ambassadors and 'happiness heroes'. Pupils attend clubs including art, football, choir and cheerleading. Pupils can have many experiences that they might not otherwise have. They love the visits to places of worship, museums, to see a Shakespeare play and singing at the O2. The school works closely with families, ensuring they receive valuable support from specialists in the community, when necessary. This helps ensure that pupils are supported at each stage of their education, from before they join the school and beyond.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to some areas of the curriculum, and to how teachers check on pupils' learning, are not yet fully established. This impacts on the learning of some pupils, as sometimes teaching does not deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that all pupils have consistent opportunities to deepen their learning when they are ready to do so, enabling them to attain highly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 251
Schools near Potter Street Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Purford Green Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Henry Moore Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Church Langley Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Gladwin
- Phone
- 01279866504
- Address
- Carters Mead, Harlow, CM17 9EU
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139802
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.