Pemberley Academy, Harlow

In its own words: "At Pemberley Academy, we are proud to be a supportive community that prepares our children to thrive in an evolving world. We nurture curiosity, inspire ambition, and guide every child on their journey to personal success."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As the Headteacher of Pemberley Academy, I am very excited about the changes and new opportunities ahead for our school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, drama, choir, Lego, cooking, art and homework club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Pemberley Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Pemberley Academy as their first choice and 114 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Pemberley Academy are Little Parndon Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 64% maths); Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 95% maths); The Downs Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 59% maths); and Freshwaters Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Pemberley Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Pemberley Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

39.1% 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 (18%) and Black (7%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 13 (6.3%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Harlow Town Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rivermill (adjacent), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 364 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, Pemberley Academy issued 57 suspensions, 27.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Pemberley Academy are Bmat Stem Academy (0.6 miles), Burnt Mill Academy (0.9 miles) and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (1 mile).