Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Harlow, Essex
Bmat Stem Academy is a secondary school in Harlow, Essex for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 25 January 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 240 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 25 January 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy learning at BMAT STEM Academy.”
- “They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.”
- “Pupils say that the school is a good place to study because staff know them well and treat them as young professionals.”
To improve
- “However, in a few subjects this information is not clear enough.”
- “Where this is the case, pupils do not routinely link their learning to what they have learned before.”
- “While pupils are able to talk about their learning in detail, their writing skills are less well developed.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 15% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 28.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
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- Sir Frederick Gibberd College 0.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
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- Mark Hall Academy 1.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
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- King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy 6.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published