Education: Secondary
ST Mark’s West Essex Catholic School celebrated another successful year of GCSE results with some exceptional performances across the board. Despite all the difficulties and uncertainties of the past two years, students taking the first public examinations since 2019 have acquitted themselves well. Headteacher Elaine…
THERE were celebrations all round as Saint Nicholas School marked another outstanding exam year. The Old Harlow school reported that 97% of Saint Nicholas School pupils achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Head Boy and Head Girl Headmaster, Terence Ayres said: “All…
GCSE results released today show a Harlow school is “moving in the right direction”, according to its proud head. Year 11 students returned to Mark Hall Academy, in Harlow, today to collect the results of their GCSE exams taken this summer. It is the first…
AT Stewards Academy, the familiar buzz of excitement and anticipation filled the flexi-suite once again as pupils gathered to receive their GCSE results. After the educational turbulence of the last few years, there were lots of smiles and hugs as pupils opened their results and…
STUDENTS who took a chance on a new school amidst the pandemic have seen their decision pay-off as they collect top GCSE grades. BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, provides a bespoke education for students in Year 10 onwards. It means students switch from their traditional…
YOUNG people have been praised for their resilience during the pandemic as they collect their GCSE results. Year 11 students returned to Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, today to collect their exam grades. It is the first year since before the pandemic that students have…
TEENAGERS who navigated the pandemic as they prepared for their GCSE exams have “performed beyond all expectations”. As Year 11 students returned to Epping St John’s Church of England School, in Epping, to collect their GCSE results, their resilience and determination were praised. The school…
THOUSANDS of students across the country will today receive their GCSE results, marking the first major set of qualifications that will put them on the path to a future career. There are a number of different careers in healthcare and many of them can be…
ADULT education provider, ACL Essex, celebrated its Access to Higher Education learners on A Level results day, with one learner achieving 45 Access credits at distinction level, which is equivalent to three A grades at A Level. The Access course supports Essex residents who have…
STEWARDS Academy opened its doors one very hot July evening, for our first Summer Concert since July 2019! Pupils had been rehearsing regularly in the lead up to the event, for many this would be their first time performance at Stewards, and they were nervous…
THE CHIEF executive of Passmores Learning Community (PLC), has issued a stark warning over the impact of energy bills on his schools in Harlow. The PLC covers Passmores Academy (secondary), The Downs, Purford Green and Potter Street (primaries). Vic Goddard appeared on Good Morning Britain…
ADULT education provider, ACL Essex, will be showcasing their range of courses at an open event at ACL Harlow Library on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September. The open event, which is free to attend, will provide Harlow residents the chance to explore the centre,…
THE first sixth formers to complete their studies at BMAT STEM Academy are celebrating their results. This is the first cohort of Year 13 students the school, in Harlow, has had through its doors since opening the further education facility. Among the students celebrating were……
STEWARDS Academy’s Performing Arts department were delighted to stage Matilda Junior in July this year. After a hiatus of 4 years, the pupils were thrilled to tread the boards once more. With over 50 pupils involved from all year groups, both on and off stage,…
THE HARLOW Community School Uniform Exchange has proved very popular this summer. The average cost of a complete school uniform is estimated to be between £300 and £350. The Harvey Centre-based shop has proved a Frequently Answered Questions sheet in order to help customers. Ahead…
THERE are many individual success stories relating to A Level results day this week. We would like to congratulate the former Head Boy at Burnt Mill Academy, Asa Fletcher-Snow. Asa moved on from Burnt Mill (where he gained 10 Grade 9’s at GCSE) to Bishops…





