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Freshwaters Primary Academy

School Lane, Harlow, CM20 3QA
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Freshwaters Primary Academy
Harlow, CM20 3QA
415 Pupils
446 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
38.50% FSM %
225 Boys
190 Girls
About Freshwaters Primary Academy

Freshwaters Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Harlow, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 415 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Jackie Diggle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Harlow
Parliamentary Constituency Harlow
Ward Netteswell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BMAT EDUCATION
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10041532
URN 139398
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Christopher Laws Chair of Local Governing Body 02/09/2021 01/09/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Bond Local Governor 23/03/2025 22/03/2029 Elected by parents
Belle Debrah-Nkansah Local Governor 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jackie Diggle Local Governor 03/06/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jess Farrell Local Governor 04/07/2024 03/07/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Tracey Haggerty Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Kerry Hester Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Anneli Monkhouse Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Saunders Local Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lauren Stilton Local Governor 24/04/2021 23/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Stirrat Local Governor 02/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Faye Stokes Local Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
0.47 km • Harlow
Other
Harlow College
0.48 km • Harlow
Other
Burnt Mill Academy
0.52 km • Harlow
Other
Bmat Stem Academy
0.53 km • Harlow
Other
St Alban's Catholic Academy
0.55 km • Harlow
Other
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
0.9 km • Harlow
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Freshwaters Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Harlow, Essex.
Freshwaters Primary Academy has 415 pupils, with a capacity of 446.
Freshwaters Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head of School at Freshwaters Primary Academy is Miss Jackie Diggle.
Freshwaters Primary Academy is at School Lane, Harlow, CM20 3QA, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Freshwaters Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Freshwaters Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Miss Jackie Diggle
School Lane, Harlow, CM20 3QA
01279454688
www.freshwatersacademy.org/
Location
CM20 3QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139398
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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