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Great Dunmow Primary School

Walnut Walk, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR

Not rated

Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
87%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
421
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation school
Type

About Great Dunmow Primary School

Great Dunmow Primary School is a foundation school in Great Dunmow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 421 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Essex →
School Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
421 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.8%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
10.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

87%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
24.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
20.99
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
£47,088
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,971 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,068
Spend per pupil
£5,937
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Walnut Walk, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR
Phone
01371873184
Headteacher
Kevin Watts

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Dunmow Primary School?
Great Dunmow Primary School is a foundation school in Great Dunmow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Great Dunmow Primary School have?
Great Dunmow Primary School has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Great Dunmow Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
87% of pupils at Great Dunmow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Great Dunmow Primary School?
Great Dunmow Primary School is located at Walnut Walk, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ZR.

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