William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
106%
Capacity
191
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gina Bailey, it falls under Essex local authority.
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 54 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tawneys Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM18 6PN |
| Headteacher | Gina Bailey |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.2% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 180 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
74
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tawneys Road, Harlow
Harlow, CM18 6PN
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