Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

About Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 989 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (2025/26). 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

989 / 1,050 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

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

Parnall Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NQ

Phone

01279421951

Headteacher

Stephen Drew

Website

http://www.stewardsacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow have?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow has 989 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow's Ofsted rating?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 in 2025/26.

Is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is part of THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow?

Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow is located at Parnall Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NQ.