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Pear Tree Mead Academy

Harlow, CM18 7BYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,995
of 13,686 nationally

About Pear Tree Mead Academy

Pear Tree Mead Academy is clearly a school that local families want, and the numbers show it. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 110 applications for 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. That means nearly two families applied for every spot, and while 54 first-preference families were offered a place, it’s a sign of strong demand. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and it’s rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023. That inspection confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged as Good. The previous graded inspection, back in 2011, had rated the school as Requires Improvement, so the current rating represents a clear step up in quality.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPear Tree Mead, Harlow, Harlow, CM18 7BY
HeadteacherChristine Peden
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils483
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity483 / 420 (115% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsCross CountryDanceNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingBook ClubEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pear Tree Mead Academy

Pear Tree Mead Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.