How many pupils does Purford Green Primary School have?

Purford Green Primary School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Purford Green Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Purford Green Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Purford Green Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Purford Green Primary School is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Purford Green Primary School?

Purford Green Primary School is located at Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP.

Purford Green Primary School

Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

227

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Purford Green Primary School

Purford Green Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 227 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.8% 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: 227 / 234 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

24%

Free school meals

25.8%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

18.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

11.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

25.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

10.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£53,530

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,960 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,787

Spend per pupil

£7,346

Income per pupil

45%

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: Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP
Phone: 01279425100
Head Teacher: Rachel Thomson
Website: www.purfordgreenschool.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Purford Green Primary School?: Purford Green Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Purford Green Primary School have?: Purford Green Primary School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Purford Green Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Purford Green Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Purford Green Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Purford Green Primary School is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY.
Where is Purford Green Primary School?: Purford Green Primary School is located at Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP.

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