BMAT STEM Academy, Harlow | The Guardian Schools Guide

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BMAT STEM Academy

Velizy Avenue, Harlow CM20 3EZ

http://www.bmatstemacademy.org/

BMAT STEM Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 110 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In April 2017 the school was rated 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.

This school is a member of BMAT Education. (Other schools in this trust include Burnt Mill Academy, Forest Hall School, Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Epping St Johns Church of England School and Royal Docks Academy.)

Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.

The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.

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0.4		St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
0.6		Burnt Mill Academy
0.6		Sir Frederick Gibberd College
1.3		Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
1.4		Passmores Academy
1.6		Mark Hall Academy
4.2		Leventhorpe
4.3		The John Warner School
5.0		Epping St Johns Church of England School
5.2		Robert Barclay Academy
5.7		The Broxbourne School
6.0		Presdales School

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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community.

Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.

Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average.

Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low.

Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.

Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor. Progress is below average.

Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)

Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit