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Great Dunmow Primary School
Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.4 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school excels in academic achievement, boasting 87% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school based on 133 responses, indicating a strong community and support for the school's efforts.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★4.5
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.87332, 0.34970 · CM6 1ZR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115298
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.greatdunmowprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Dunmow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Dunmow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Great Dunmow Primary School a good school?
Great Dunmow Primary School scores 93.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Great Dunmow Primary School?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, Great Dunmow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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