Bmat Stem Academy

About Bmat Stem Academy

Bmat Stem Academy is an university technical college in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 266 pupils on roll. It is part of BMAT EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.9 (2025/26). 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

University technical college

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 14–19

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

266

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ

Phone

01279621570

Head Teacher

Mitesh Thaker

Website

http://www.bmatstemacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bmat Stem Academy?

Bmat Stem Academy is an university technical college in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 14–19.

How many pupils does Bmat Stem Academy have?

Bmat Stem Academy has 266 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bmat Stem Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bmat Stem Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023).

How does Bmat Stem Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bmat Stem Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.9 in 2025/26.

Is Bmat Stem Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bmat Stem Academy is part of BMAT EDUCATION.

Where is Bmat Stem Academy?

Bmat Stem Academy is located at Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ.