177
Pupils · 2024/25
12%
EAL · 2024/25
45%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio11.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Harlow Fields School and College · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
177
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
12%
FSM eligible
31%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
45%
Contact
Address
Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN
Local authority
Essex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 177 | 7.7 | 100% | 12% | 31% | 15% | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 156 | 7.8 | 100% | 9% | 35% | 14% | 42% |
| 2022/23 | 153 | 6.8 | 100% | 10% | 36% | 14% | 48% |
| 2021/22 | 158 | 7.9 | 100% | 9% | 34% | 16% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 161 | 7.4 | 100% | 8% | 26% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 152 | 8.1 | 100% | 8% | 36% | 10% | 33% |
| 2017/18 | 147 | 9.4 | 100% | 8% | 43% | 13% | 33% |
| 2016/17 | 122 | 8.4 | 100% | 15% | 43% | 12% | 34% |
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