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Helena Romanes School
Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.5 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,309
Capacity
1,593
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6 places it in the top 46% nationally, although only 5% of students progress to top-third universities. While parent satisfaction appears strong, the EBacc entry rate of 35% suggests room for improvement in broader academic engagement.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.6 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.88158, 0.35432 · CM6 2AU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137975
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Helena Romanes School rated by Ofsted?
Helena Romanes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Helena Romanes School a good school?
Helena Romanes School scores 52.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Helena Romanes School in GCSEs?
Helena Romanes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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