Purford Green Primary School, Harlow

In its own words: "We would like to warmly welcome you to Purford Green Primary School. We are extremely proud of our school and the emphasis we place on ensuring we are at the heart of the community, supporting all our children and their families. By working together we create a safe, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Purford Green Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 83% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Purford Green Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Purford Green Primary School are Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); Pear Tree Mead Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 89% maths); and Potter Street Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths).

Purford Green Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Purford Green Primary School is one of 6 schools run by The Passmores Co-Operative Learning Community, an academy trust.

30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Purford Green Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 88% 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) (88%).

25.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%) and Mixed (5%).

Purford Green Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Harlow Town Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Hatch Shops (outside), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 294 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.

In 2024/25, Purford Green Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Purford Green Primary School are Passmores Academy (0.3 miles), St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (0.8 miles), Sir Frederick Gibberd College (1 mile) and Bmat Stem Academy (1.1 miles).