Bmat Stem Academy, based in Harlow, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bmat Stem Academy currently has around 266 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 37.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 43.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.1%). other white pupils make up about 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ |
| Website: | http://www.bmatstemacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01279621570 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mitesh Thaker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145931 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 266 |
| Number of Boys: | 149 |
| Number of Girls: | 117 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 43.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.10% | 189 |
| Other White | 10.90% | 29 |
| African | 3.40% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 92 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery The Hides , CM20 3RB | - not rated | 92 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfields Primary School Freshwaters , CM20 3QA | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy School Lane , CM20 3QA | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberley Academy Hodings Road , CM20 1NW | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmat Stem Academy Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Kao Utc Velizy Avenue , CM20 3EZ | - not rated | 90 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | - not rated | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Tripton Road , CM18 6AA | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow College Velizy Avenue , CM20 3LH | - not rated | 114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tye Green School Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens Support Centre, Tany's Dell Tanys Dell , Mowbray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Pupil Referral Unit (West Support Centre) Tany's Dell , Mowbhray Road CM20 2LS | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.