Freshwaters Primary Academy

About Freshwaters Primary Academy

Freshwaters Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 415 pupils on roll. It is part of BMAT EDUCATION. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

415 / 446 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA

Phone

01279454688

Head of School

Jackie Diggle

Website

http://www.freshwatersacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Freshwaters Primary Academy?

Freshwaters Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Freshwaters Primary Academy have?

Freshwaters Primary Academy has 415 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Freshwaters Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Freshwaters Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Freshwaters Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Freshwaters Primary Academy is part of BMAT EDUCATION.

Where is Freshwaters Primary Academy?

Freshwaters Primary Academy is located at School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA.