Newhall Primary Academy

About Newhall Primary Academy

Newhall Primary Academy is a primary school in Harlow, Essex, classified by the DfE as a free school. Around 501 pupils aged 2 to 11 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. In the most recent Key Stage 2 SATs, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the national average of 61%. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 105 in reading and 104 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 6% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Competition for places is real here - 69% of first-choice applicants were offered a Reception place for September 2026 (85 first choices for 60 places). The council's own allocation figures show the last child offered a place for 2025 lived 0.27 miles away in a straight line — that distance is not a fixed catchment and moves each year. Overall pupil absence was 5.2%. There are about 29.6 pupils per teacher. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links above.