Pear Tree Mead Academy vs Potter Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pear Tree Mead Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
Potter Street Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Pear Tree Mead Academy Harlow, East of England | Potter Street Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #975 of 1,872 | #659 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8116 of 15,697 | #5404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 460 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.peartreemead.essex.sch.uk | www.potterstreetacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Potter Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 49.5).
- •Potter Street Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 62%).
- •Potter Street Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Pear Tree Mead Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 202.
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 Pear Tree Mead Academy better than Potter Street Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Potter Street Academy ranks higher (62.1 vs 49.5 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 Pear Tree Mead Academy and Potter Street Academy?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pear Tree Mead Academy: 460. Potter Street Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pear Tree Mead Academy and Potter Street Academy rank in East of England?
Pear Tree Mead Academy is 975th of 1,872 and Potter Street Academy is 659th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).