# Water Lane Primary Academy — Harlow, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss Rawlinson

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** 01279 417410
- **Website:** https://www.waterlaneprimary.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/harlow/water-lane-primary-academy-16037

## About

Water Lane Primary Academy is a school with huge potential, providing a safe and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that there is no limit to what we can all achieve, and we want our children not just to achieve, but to exceed expectations and attain the very best results they can.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Good experience, but some room for improvement: We've had a generally positive experience at Water Lane. The facilities are great, and the school's commitment to enrichment activities is excellent. However, I've noticed that sometimes the communication from the school can be a bit lacking. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school community!: My child is thriving at Water Lane Primary Academy. The staff are supportive and caring, and the emphasis on building positive relationships is fantastic. I love how the school encourages children to be independent and resilient in their learning. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic support for children's well-being: My child attended Water Lane years ago, and I was really impressed by the school's focus on supporting children's mental health and well-being. The teachers were nurturing and helped my child develop a love of learning that has stayed with them to this day. *(Jun 2022)*

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