Passmores Academy vs Pear Tree Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 522 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passmores Academy
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,199 students
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
| Measure | Passmores Academy Harlow, East of England | Pear Tree Mead Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 460 | #975 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3349 of 4,090 | #8116 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,199 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.passmoresacademy.com | www.peartreemead.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pear Tree Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 22.7).
- •Passmores Academy is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Passmores Academy better than Pear Tree Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pear Tree Mead Academy ranks higher (49.5 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Passmores Academy and Pear Tree Mead Academy?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Passmores Academy: 1,199. Pear Tree Mead Academy: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Passmores Academy and Pear Tree Mead Academy rank in East of England?
Passmores Academy is 400th of 460 and Pear Tree Mead Academy is 975th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).