The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE FLITCH GREEN ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Claire Smyth (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tanton Road, Little Dunmow, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3GG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Flitch Green Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Flitch Green Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Flitch Green Academy?
The Flitch Green Academy currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Flitch Green Academy take?
The Flitch Green Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Flitch Green Academy?
The Flitch Green Academy is in Dunmow, CM6 3GG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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