Little Parndon Primary Academy, Harlow

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Little Parndon Primary Academy where every child is known, valued and nurtured. Our mission to shape futures through education sits at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that every child not only achieves academically, but also feels safe, supported and inspired every single day."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, dance, choir, gardening, knitting and debating.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 2pm and an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Little Parndon Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Little Parndon Primary Academy as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Parndon Primary Academy are Pemberley Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 95% maths); The Downs Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 59% maths); and Freshwaters Primary Academy (1 mile, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Little Parndon Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Little Parndon Primary Academy is one of 12 schools run by Bmat Education, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (17%) and Black (8%).

The nearest railway station is Harlow Town Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ram Gorse (adjacent), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 344 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Little Parndon Primary Academy issued 33 suspensions, 9.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Little Parndon Primary Academy are Bmat Stem Academy (0.8 miles) and Burnt Mill Academy (1.1 miles).