Water Lane Primary Academy

About Water Lane Primary Academy

Water Lane Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Water Lane Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Rawlinson, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13381st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 28 in Harlow.

Water Lane Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 27 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Water Lane Primary Academy include Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Gardening, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, Water Lane Primary Academy 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.

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