How many pupils does Harlow Fields School and College have?

Harlow Fields School and College has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Harlow Fields School and College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Harlow Fields School and College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Harlow Fields School and College?

Harlow Fields School and College is located at Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN.

Harlow Fields School and College

Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN

Not rated

Inspected 14 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

3–19

Ages

177

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Harlow Fields School and College

Harlow Fields School and College is a community special school in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 177 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 177 / 214 (83%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

32.9%

Free school meals

13.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

14.7%

Overall absence

45.3%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

25.96

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

7.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

63.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +10.8 vs 2023/24

£45,642

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,330 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.55

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£29,771

Spend per pupil

£27,437

Income per pupil

34%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN
Phone: 01279423670
Headteacher: Kathleen Faherty
Website: http://www.harlowfields.essex.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harlow Fields School and College?: Harlow Fields School and College is a community special school in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Harlow Fields School and College have?: Harlow Fields School and College has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Harlow Fields School and College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Harlow Fields School and College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Harlow Fields School and College?: Harlow Fields School and College is located at Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN.

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