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Mark Hall Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 First Avenue
 Harlow CM17 9LR
Telephone: 01279 866280

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Established: 2021
History: This school arose from Mark Hall Academy
Trust: BMAT Education
Sponsor: BMAT Education

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael Yerosimou (since June 2026 – came from Epping St John's Church of England School)
Previous Headteacher: James Lynn
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 51.4 / 12.36
Non-teaching Staff*: 25.99
Number of pupils: 867
Pupils Per Teacher: 16.9
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 27.70% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 22.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 22.0% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 29.3%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 31.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 9.3km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Essex
Constituency: Harlow
Electoral Ward: Old Harlow
School Number: 8814035

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 4th March 2025 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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