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Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
High Stile, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1EB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
463
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it's a supportive environment for families seeking a reliable education for their children.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other6.0%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.87181, 0.35681 · CM6 1EB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115299
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School a good school?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School scores 40.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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