Helena Romanes School

About Helena Romanes School

Helena Romanes School is an academy converter in Great Dunmow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 1,309 pupils on roll. It is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,309 / 1,593 (82%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AU

Phone

01371872560

Headteacher

Catherine Davis

Website

http://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Helena Romanes School?

Helena Romanes School is an academy converter in Great Dunmow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does Helena Romanes School have?

Helena Romanes School has 1,309 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Helena Romanes School's Ofsted rating?

Helena Romanes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Helena Romanes School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Helena Romanes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

Is Helena Romanes School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Helena Romanes School is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Helena Romanes School?

Helena Romanes School is located at Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AU.