Beckmead Moundwood Academy, Harlow
Beckmead Moundwood Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Harlow, part of The Beckmead Trust.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Beckmead Moundwood Academy in detail
Getting a place at Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Across Essex, 83% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 97% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Essex lodged 542 appeals against secondary school offers; 406 reached a hearing and 57 succeeded (14% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Beckmead Moundwood Academy are Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 40.1); Sir Frederick Gibberd College (0.7 miles, Attainment 8 44.7); Passmores Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.2); and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 50).
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, HarlowSir Frederick Gibberd CollegePassmores AcademySt Mark's West Essex Catholic School
The trust
Beckmead Moundwood Academy is one of 12 schools run by The Beckmead Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 24 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 58% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 58% to a further education college and 13% into work.
Who goes there
60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (11%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harlow Town Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barleycroft (adjacent), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 280 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Beckmead Moundwood Academy are Latton Green Primary Academy (0.2 miles), Longwood Primary Academy (0.4 miles), William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles) and Pear Tree Mead Academy (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Latton Green Primary AcademyLongwood Primary AcademyWilliam Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPear Tree Mead Academy
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Beckmead Moundwood Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as TBAP Aspire AP Academy (URN 140970), it was rated Inadequate in May 2019.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are supported well to re-engage with school and learning. Pupils have all experienced a significantly disrupted education prior to here. They benefit from the thoughtful, individualised care offered. Pupils increase their attendance and participation. They understand how the school expects them to behave. Well-trained staff provide bespoke strategies to manage pupils' feelings and emotions. Leaders encourage pupils to pursue their aspirations. All pupils move successfully on to their agreed destinations or reintegrate back into mainstream school.
Pupils trust and respect staff. The school builds these relationships through well-planned transitions into school and tailored pastoral support. Staff take the time to get to know pupils well and without judgement. Pupils form friendships. They are safe at school and ask for help if worried. Pupils are not concerned by bullying and call out anti-social behaviour. Pupils who do not follow school rules are dealt with firmly but calmly.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school, including the trust, has made significant improvements to this school. Parents and carers also recognise this.
The school has designed curriculum pathways that adapt to the differing lengths of placements and pupils' abilities, needs and likely destinations. These pathways build knowledge logically over time. The school ensures it gathers as much information about a pupil when they join to select the most appropriate curriculum and pastoral route. Staff are also proactive in identifying any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
60.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Policies, Funding & Ofsted Reports
29 Sep 2026
Safeguarding
29 Sep 2026
Term Dates
3 Sep 2026
News & Updates
3 Sep 2026
Governance
25 Mar 2026
Curriculum
25 Jun 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beckmead Moundwood Academy.
- Longwood SSS Sports Camp610m away · Not yet graded
- Panda childcare830m away · Not yet graded
- Panda Childcare950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beckmead Moundwood Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beckmead Moundwood Academy is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
65 pupils
89 places
24 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Harlow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harlow
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
65
Total Pupils
40
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
4.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,608
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Beckmead Moundwood Academy
What is Beckmead Moundwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beckmead Moundwood Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as TBAP Aspire AP Academy (URN 140970), it was rated Inadequate in May 2019.
What is the catchment area for Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Beckmead Moundwood Academy is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Beckmead Moundwood Academy has around 65 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Beckmead Moundwood Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Beckmead Moundwood Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Beckmead Moundwood Academy: Longwood SSS Sports Camp (610m away, registered, not yet graded), Panda childcare (830m away, registered, not yet graded) and Panda Childcare (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Beckmead Moundwood Academy is at Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)