William Martin Church of England Junior School

A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Martin Church of England Junior School.

Harlow, CM186PN Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tawneys Road
Harlow, CM186PN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145726
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
247
Free School Meals
35.2% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

William Martin Church of England Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 102.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
247 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning To Shape Our Future"

Responsibility Friendship Perseverance Justice Courage Truthfulness Wellbeing

William Martin Schools are Trauma Perceptive Practice Schools, where the values of Compassion and kindness, Hope, and Connection and belonging are emphasised.

Head Teacher's Message

Experiencing life in all its fullness.

Curriculum Highlights

Concept Learning and Creative Thinking Concept-based Curriculum (conceptual understanding at the forefront) The Big Question (promotes curiosity) Subject Progression planned over 7 years Thematic Learning (cross-subject themes) Authentic Sources and High-Quality Texts (quality literature and texts) Aspirational Figures & Diverse Curriculum (celebration of diverse cultures) Adaptation and Inclusion (SEND support and scaffolding) Assessment (formative and summative termly assessments) Authentic Outcomes and Critical Audience (end-of-theme demonstrations) Evaluation (continuous improvement) Professional Learning & Development (staff development) Thinking Classroom (pupil engagement and thinking) Reading/Phonics (Little Wandle; Oxford Reading Tree; Song Birds; Big Cat Phonics; Phonics Bug)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Childcare is run from the school by Panda Childcare. It provides care for children aged 3–12 during term time. Breakfast club begins at 7.30am until the start of the school day and is charged at £4.50 per session. After school club ends at 5.30pm and is charged at £12 per session. Booking is flexible and discounts are offered for siblings. I’m an Ofsted registered setting and accept funding, voucher schemes and tax-free childcare. Contact: [email protected] or call 07590056985.

Admissions Criteria

Infant and Junior admissions are described with guidance on applying via Essex Admissions. For Reception: online applications between 9 November and 15 January; National Offer Day is 19 April. For Year 3 (Junior School): Year 2 pupils apply for Year 3 via the Essex Admissions process; online applications commonly window 9 November to 15 January with National Offer Day 19 April. Mid-year admissions available by contacting the school. Documents include possible Supplementary Information Form; online application still required.

Financial Information

Breakfast club £4.50 per session. After school club £12 per session.

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