KINGSMOOR Academy is set to hold a Summer Fete. Full details below.

THE government has defended tests for Year 6 pupils across England, after some parents and teachers said a paper in this week’s Sats was too difficult. One head teacher said the English reading test included some “GCSE-level” questions. Some pupils were left in tears and…

A KEY Steps Gymnastic event was held at the Great Parndon Community Association. The standard was high and over 160 children enjoyed themselves.  Thanks, were also given to Peter James from Harlow Gymnastics for supporting the event with the use of the facilities and organising…

ON FRIDAY afternoon, the staff, pupils and parents at Katherines Primary Academy enjoyed a Coronation picnic. As is traditional, it rained! But the whole school went into Plan B and they had the picnic inside. One of the many highlights was the rendition of God…

HOWZAT! Although the weather wasn’t conducive, the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the All Stars Cricket festival at Harlow Town CC. SGO David Stacey led a morning of fun cricket-themed activities which the 14 teams rotated through. Over 80 children enjoyed the rotation of skill-based…

PEAR Tree Mead Primary school has been highly praised by Ofsted following an inspection. The government inspectors visited the school on February 21st and 22nd. The Headteacher is Christine Peden. Ms Peden said: ‘ I am really proud of the staff and children at Pear…

ST James’ had a visit from the brilliant ‘Duo Eunoia’, two young female musicians from Portugal and Spain. Inês Delgado (violin) and Laura Casas Cambra (piano) spent a morning at St James’ playing fantastic music from different genres for the children to listen to and…

ROUND Two of the Cycling Festivals, saw a change of venue as the cyclists’ rode their way around a series of activities at the Harlow Town CC. This time the grass proved a far more limiting factor and the vast expanse made it possible for…

TO celebrate Careers Week 2023 the children in years 5 and 6 at St James’ C of E Primary School in Harlow, took part in a variety of tasks including interviewing successful business professionals to explore the question of ‘What Do You Want To Be…

CONGRATULATIONS and huge thanks to everyone who helped make this years Swimming galas such a huge success again. It was amazing to see so many competent swimmers enjoying themselves; even those who were nervous made great progress. Thank you to all the school staff for…

LAST Monday, pupils at St James’ C of E Primary School were lucky to have an Immersive Experience Day with the STEM Learning Hub!   Every class had the chance to visit the planetarium with a real astrophysicist, who told them all about the wonders…

HOLY Cross Catholic Primary school has been highly praised following an inspection by Ofsted. The government inspectors came to the Tracyes Road school on March 8th and 9th. The report stated: Pupils feel welcome at Holy Cross. A typical pupil’s view is that ‘this is a…

A HARLOW primary school has been confirmed as Good by Ofsted after its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Inspectors said that Abbotsweld Primary Academy, part of the successful NET Academies Trust, had “high expectations” of all its pupils, with teachers preparing “interesting and…

OFSTED has praised a Church Langley preschool following a recent inspection. The school is based in the grounds of Church Langley Primary School. The school was inspected in February 2023. The report states: Children develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming…