Kingsmoor Academy, Harlow
Kingsmoor Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harlow, part of Academy Transformation Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 30 schools in Harlow with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kingsmoor Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Kingsmoor Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Kingsmoor Academy
For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Kingsmoor Academy as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kingsmoor Academy are Milwards Primary School and Nursery (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); St James Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 66% maths); Jerounds Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Longwood Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).
Kingsmoor Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Milwards Primary School and NurserySt James Church of England Primary SchoolJerounds Primary AcademyLongwood Primary Academy
The trust
Kingsmoor Academy is one of 21 schools run by Academy Transformation Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kingsmoor Academy (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
29.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Mixed (12%) and Asian (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harlow Town Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Joyners Field (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 281 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kingsmoor Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kingsmoor Academy are Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow (0.3 miles); and Sir Frederick Gibberd College (0.8 miles).
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, HarlowSir Frederick Gibberd College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kingsmoor Academy creates a calm, happy environment where children behave exceptionally well and thrive academically. The school prioritises reading from the youngest ages and provides structured teaching that builds children's confidence. Beyond academics, the school enriches children's development through memorable events, sports tournaments, performances, and meaningful leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour is exceptional, with clear routines and rewards that create a calm, focused learning environment
- Strong focus on reading from early years with effective identification and support for pupils needing extra help
- Well-structured teaching approach where teachers demonstrate first, followed by guided practice, helping pupils start work with confidence
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through evidence-informed approaches and strong parent partnerships
- Rich enrichment programme including trips, workshops, competitions and extra-curricular clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of writing in key stages 1 and 2 does not focus enough on foundational skills like grammar, punctuation and spelling, leading to persistent mistakes
- Leaders' work to address writing standards is at an early stage and needs strengthened expertise across staff to model and teach these concepts effectively
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Kingsmoor Carnival, local sporting tournaments, school talent show, Little Stars Christmas concert, school choir performances at national events, judo tournament, extra-curricular sports clubs, workshops such as Florence Nightingale
Kingsmoor Academy has successfully maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is known for exceptional pupil behaviour, a well-developed curriculum supported by its trust, and strong enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
27.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
23.4
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kingsmoor Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kingsmoor Academy.
- Rosedan Breakfast and Afterschool Club440m away · Not yet graded
- Panda Childcare570m away · Not yet graded
- Longwood SSS Sports Camp800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kingsmoor Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kingsmoor 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
290 pupils
420 places
130 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harlow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harlow
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
23.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
280
Total Pupils
143
Boys
137
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,410
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,616
Per pupil
£1878k
Total funding
£133k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
10.9%
Persistent absence
266
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Kingsmoor Academy
What are SATs results like at Kingsmoor Academy?
Of the pupils at Kingsmoor Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Kingsmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmoor Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kingsmoor Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Kingsmoor Academy is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kingsmoor Academy?
Kingsmoor Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Kingsmoor Academy?
Classes at Kingsmoor Academy average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kingsmoor Academy?
Kingsmoor Academy has around 280 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kingsmoor Academy?
5% of sessions were missed at Kingsmoor Academy in 2024/25. 10.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kingsmoor Academy?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Kingsmoor Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Kingsmoor Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Kingsmoor Academy: Rosedan Breakfast and Afterschool Club (440m away, registered, not yet graded), Panda Childcare (570m away, registered, not yet graded) and Longwood SSS Sports Camp (800m 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 Kingsmoor Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Kingsmoor Academy?
Kingsmoor Academy is at Ployters Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7PS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)