St Alban's Catholic Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Alban's Catholic Academy is a primary school in Harlow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 22nd of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
St Alban's core values of 'learn together, grow together, and achieve together' foster collaboration and respect for all. Pupils are polite and friendly and engage well in conversations. They warmly welcome visitors and take pride in sharing their achievements in this inclusive school. Pupils thrive in this supportive and nurturing environment. The school has set high expectations for everyone. Pupils understand the importance of aspiration by working hard, wanting to succeed and attending regularly. Pupils are highly engaged and learn well. Staff encourage pupils to express their feelings and concerns. Adults are available to help with any worries, allowing pupils to develop their confidence and character. Pupils treat each other and adults with courtesy and kindness. If pupils need support to improve their conduct, they receive it. Pupils feel safe in school. This helps to create a happy and secure environment. Pupils respect differences, cultures, faiths and values, recognising the importance of equality for all. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, both in their local community and when online. The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities that allow pupils to develop their interests and talents both competitively and for fun.
What the school should improve
- Pupils who join the school who speak English as an additional language can struggle to access the planned curriculum. This means that these pupils do not learn important knowledge as teachers are sometimes hindered in building upon what pupils have learned before. The school should ensure that all pupils are able to read with fluency and understanding so that they can access the ambitious curriculum and maximise their potential in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Alban's Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwaters Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Pemberley Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Kendal
- Phone
- 01279425383
- Address
- First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NP
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 137056
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.