The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Kevin Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Dunmow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Dunmow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Dunmow Primary School?
Great Dunmow Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Dunmow Primary School take?
Great Dunmow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Dunmow Primary School?
Great Dunmow Primary School is in Great Dunmow, CM6 1ZR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Dunmow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Dunmow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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