Kingsmoor Academy

About Kingsmoor Academy

Kingsmoor Academy, a state primary in Harlow, delivers a notably stronger set of headline results than the average for its local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 62%. That nine-point gap places the school comfortably above the Essex norm and ranks it 9th out of 28 primary schools in the Harlow area. The school also outperforms on individual subjects: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 81% in maths, and 77% in writing. At the higher standard, 43% of pupils achieved above the expected level in reading, while 17% did so in maths. These figures suggest a school that is consistently delivering above-average outcomes across the core subjects, particularly in reading, where the proportion reaching the higher standard is notably strong.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2016, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management and for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards had been maintained. This represents a clear improvement from the school’s previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: in the most recent Parent View survey, 100% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there, and 90% would recommend the school to other parents. The school’s capacity is listed at 210 pupils, but it currently has 302 on roll, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 81 applications for 30 places and 37 first-preference applications.

Kingsmoor Academy offers a broad range of facilities, including a gymnasium, music rooms, an outdoor playground, playing fields, art studios and a Forest School. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, dance, tennis and athletics, while clubs cover coding, chess, art, gardening and science. The school’s SEND provision is wide-ranging, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With a nursery on site and a strong academic record relative to the local average, this is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded, oversubscribed primary in Harlow with solid outcomes and a clear focus on pupil wellbeing.

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