Water Lane Primary Academy
Broadley Road, Harlow, CM19 5RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Water Lane Primary Academy is a primary school in Harlow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 29th of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 12 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe at school. They find it easy to make friends. They know who to report concerns to if they have worries. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, pupils trust leaders will sort it out. Pupils behave well in class. They take turns and show courtesy towards each other. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils' behaviour. As a result, pupils can get on with their learning. Staff and pupil relationships are warm. Pupils understand leaders' rewards and sanctions. Staff apply these consistently across the school. Pupils enjoy a range of extra activities linked to the curriculum. Leaders ensure all pupils can take part in these enrichment opportunities. Many pupils take part in after school clubs. Pupils take part in links with the local community, such as a sculpture project in the town. Pupils know that the school's values help them become better citizens. They take the meaning of values seriously by living the value in their life. They know these values make the school a nicer place. Pupils are polite and well-mannered towards visitors.
What the school should improve
- Prior learning, including important vocabulary, is not routinely checked in every lesson. This means pupils do not always have the knowledge they need to access new learning. Leaders need to ensure there are systems in place for checking gaps in learning to ensure these are addressed in all lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Water Lane Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Kingsmoor Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Jerounds Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Amy Rawlinson
- Phone
- 01279417410
- Address
- Broadley Road, Harlow, CM19 5RD
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 141194
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.