Harlow secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Harlow, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 151Burnt Mill AcademyHarlow · Academy Secondary45.2 Attainment 8 · 959 students
- 248St Mark's West Essex Catholic SchoolHarlow · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 1,099 students
- 347Sir Frederick Gibberd CollegeHarlow · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 880 students
- 431Mark Hall AcademyHarlow · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 867 students
- 526Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, HarlowHarlow · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 978 students
- 623Passmores AcademyHarlow · Academy Secondary34.8 Attainment 8 · 1,199 students
- 714Bmat Stem AcademyHarlow · Academy Secondary28.1 Attainment 8 · 240 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnt Mill Academy Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.4 Top 50% | 45.2 Attainment 8 | 959 |
| 2 | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.4 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 1,099 |
| 3 | Sir Frederick Gibberd College Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 47.2 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 880 |
| 4 | Mark Hall Academy Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 867 |
| 5 | Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 26.4 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 978 |
| 6 | Passmores Academy Harlow · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.7 Lower 50% | 34.8 Attainment 8 | 1,199 |
| 7 | Bmat Stem Academy Harlow · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 13.5 Lower 50% | 28.1 Attainment 8 | 240 |
Burnt Mill Academy in Harlow leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Harlow with a Success Index (England) of 51.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools league table, every school on the Harlow page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Harlow?
Burnt Mill Academy in Harlow, East of England ranks first among secondary schools in Harlow with a Success Index (England) of 51.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 959).
How are secondary schools in Harlow ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.