Church Langley Community Primary School
Church Langley Community Primary School is a community school in Harlow for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 406 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Church Langley Community Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024. In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Langley Way Church Langley Harlow Essex CM17 9TH |
| Phone | 01279629427 |
| Reference Number | 131209 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 406 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.48%
Girls: 48.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| 2 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 21 | 55 |
| 5 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 6 | 38 | 20 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| White, Other | 9.4% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
Church Langley Community Primary School continues to perform well overall, maintaining its status as a good school. The positive environment is highlighted by the strong relationships between staff and pupils, contributing to a safe and enjoyable learning experience. While the school has a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, there is an ongoing challenge in improving writing outcomes, indicating room for further development. Notably, the emphasis on pupil wellbeing and community values creates a supportive atmosphere for learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a friendly and welcoming school environment.
- Strong progress is evident in reading and mathematics.
- High expectations of behaviour are consistently upheld.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well in an inclusive environment.
- An extensive range of after-school clubs promotes engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing progress lags behind reading and mathematics.
- Curriculum changes for writing are still at an early stage.
- Some subjects have newly appointed leaders still refining their skills.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 30 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 32 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 18 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 36 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 22 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 60 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 33 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 32 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 30 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 37 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 34 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 22 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 60 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 58 | 2 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 35 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Henry Moore Primary School
Kiln Lane, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LW |
0.54 miles |
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Newhall Primary Academy
Round House Way, Harlow, CM17 9SF |
0.57 miles |
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Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW |
0.63 miles |
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Purford Green Primary School
Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP |
0.67 miles |
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Potter Street Academy
Carters Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9EU |
0.69 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Tracyes Road, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JJ |
0.87 miles |
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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
London Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DA |
0.92 miles |
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Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Mowbray Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LS |
0.99 miles |
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Pear Tree Mead Academy
Pear Tree Mead, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7BY |
1.09 miles |
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William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Tawneys Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6PN |
1.11 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NP |
1.11 miles |
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Freshwaters Primary Academy
School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA |
1.14 miles |
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William Martin Church of England Junior School
Tawneys Road, Harlow, CM18 6PN |
1.16 miles |
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Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0LB |
1.24 miles |
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Harlowbury Primary School
Watlington Road, Old Harlow, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX |
1.28 miles |
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The Downs Primary School and Nursery
The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB |
1.31 miles |
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Latton Green Primary Academy
Riddings Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7HT |
1.51 miles |
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Partridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6TE |
1.62 miles |
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Pemberley Academy
Hodings Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1NW |
1.91 miles |
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Longwood Primary Academy
Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7RQ |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mark Hall Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR |
0.76 miles |
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Passmores Academy
Tracyes Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JH |
0.81 miles |
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Saint Nicholas School
|
1.15 miles |
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Burnt Mill Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR |
1.16 miles |
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Tripton Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6AA |
1.2 miles |
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Bmat Stem Academy
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ |
1.37 miles |
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Harlow College
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3LH |
1.38 miles |
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Harlow Fields School and College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN |
1.41 miles |
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN |
1.53 miles |
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The Greenwell Academy
Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ |
1.58 miles |
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Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Parnall Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NQ |
2.01 miles |
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Leventhorpe
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY |
3.73 miles |
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St Elizabeth's School
South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW |
4.66 miles |
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Open Box Education Centre
St. John's Road, Epping, Essex, Essex, CM16 5DN |
4.85 miles |
What is Church Langley Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Church Langley Community Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Church Langley Community Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Church Langley Community Primary School was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Church Langley Community Primary School have?
Church Langley Community Primary School has 406 pupils on roll.
What age range does Church Langley Community Primary School cover?
Church Langley Community Primary School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
What are Church Langley Community Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Church Langley Community Primary School?
Church Langley Community Primary School is at Church Langley Way, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TH.