Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Bmat Stem Academy

Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ
Part of: BMAT EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Bmat Stem Academy
Harlow, CM20 3EZ
266 Pupils
— Capacity
14–19 Age Range
37.00% FSM %
149 Boys
117 Girls
About Bmat Stem Academy

Bmat Stem Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 14–19 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 266 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Mitesh Thaker.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Harlow
Parliamentary Constituency Harlow
Ward Little Parndon & Town Centre
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BMAT EDUCATION
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10067321
URN 145931
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ashley Ward Chair of Local Governing Body 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Zoe Boorman Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Braund Local Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by parents
Chris Elliot Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Veslin Gichev Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by parents
Abedah Karim Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dustin Schuyler Local Governor 01/03/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mitesh Thaker Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tiaan Visser Local Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2027 Appointed by academy members
Anne Wafula-Strike Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Walker Local Governor 24/02/2024 23/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
0.08 km • Harlow
Other
Harlow College
0.1 km • Harlow
Other
Freshwaters Primary Academy
0.53 km • Harlow
Other
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
0.63 km • Harlow
Other
Pemberley Academy
1 km • Harlow
Other
Burnt Mill Academy
1.01 km • Harlow
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bmat Stem Academy is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Harlow, Essex.
Bmat Stem Academy has 266 pupils.
Bmat Stem Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The Headteacher at Bmat Stem Academy is Mr Mitesh Thaker.
Bmat Stem Academy is at Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Bmat Stem Academy: Has a sixth form.
Bmat Stem Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mitesh Thaker
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ
01279621570
www.bmatstemacademy.org/
Location
CM20 3EZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145931
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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