The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Claire Kearney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
High Stile, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dunmow St Mary's Primary School?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunmow St Mary's Primary School take?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is in Dunmow, CM6 1EB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunmow St Mary's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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