Milwards Primary School and Nursery
94%
Capacity
226
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Milwards Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Milwards Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Doughty, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8808th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 28 in Harlow.
Milwards Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Milwards Primary School and Nursery include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, Milwards Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Paringdon Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM19 4QX |
| Headteacher | Michael Doughty |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.3% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 240 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8808th of 13,686
Nationally
962nd of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 28
In Harlow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Paringdon Road, Harlow
Harlow, CM19 4QX
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