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Bmat Stem Academy

University technical college · Harlow · CM20 3EZ

Ages 14–19 · 240 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

29.9

Overall absence

13.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.68
−20+2
Attainment 829.9
English & maths grade 5+18%
English & maths grade 4+35%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)43.8%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
8.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.7%
Enrolments in measure
178

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
240
Boys / girls
139 / 101
Free school meals
34.9%
FSM pupils
53
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BMAT EDUCATION
Academy trust
BMAT EDUCATION
Sponsor
BMAT Education
Headteacher
Mr Mitesh Thaker

Location

Address
Velizy Avenue
Postcode
CM20 3EZ
Town
Harlow
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Harlow
Constituency
Harlow
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Harlow, Essex, 240 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 34.9%.

Open schools in Harlow
42
Secondary schools in Harlow
7
Academies among open schools in Harlow
74% (31)
Open schools in CM20
10
Secondary in CM20
2
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Secondary in Essex LA
79

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HarlowNear CM20

  • Burnt Mill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Harlow · CM20 2NR · Essex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.6
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence8.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Sir Frederick Gibberd College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Harlow · CM18 6RN · Essex

    Ages 11–19

    • Att846.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence6.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Passmores Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Harlow · CM18 6JH · Essex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.6
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence10.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Mark Hall Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Harlow · CM17 9LR · Essex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+19%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mitesh Thaker
Telephone
01279621570
Website
http://www.bmatstemacademy.org/

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