William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Harlow for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2016, report published 2 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2022
Pupils enjoy what the school has to offer. At the school gates, they have smiles on their faces as they go into school. Pupils look forward to learning new knowledge and being with their friends. Pupils are safe and feel safe. School rules are simple and clear, and teachers model kindness and respect. Leaders and staff want pupils to excel in reading, to concentrate in class and take pride in their schoolwork. Pupils love reading and being read to. They listen to and follow teachers' instructions with enthusiasm. Pupils work enthusiastically and with care. For example, in mathematics, they lay out their work neatly. In lessons and at playtimes, pupils behave well. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, teachers are good at resolving it. Pupils know that the adults are there to help them if something is worrying them. The well-stocked new library and the newly refurbished outside areas provide exciting places for pupils to go to. The school's core values, such as 'responsibility' and 'perseverance', are central to pupils' experiences. Pupils have many opportunities to take on responsibilities and there are many ways that pupils have their efforts celebrated. For example, receiving stickers for showing kindness to others.
What the school should improve
- Although leaders have ensured their curriculum is broad and balanced, some aspects of the curriculum do not outline key vocabulary and associated knowledge to be learned. This means that pupils do not always use a wide range of vocabulary. Leaders need to make sure all aspects of the curriculum make clear the vocabulary and knowledge to be learned.
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Martin Church of England Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Pear Tree Mead Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Purford Green Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Latton Green Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gina Bailey
- Phone
- 01279424122
- Address
- Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 145602
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.