Is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 235th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dunmow St Mary's Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Dunmow St Mary's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dunmow St Mary's Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Dunmow St Mary's Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dunmow St Mary's Primary School

High Stile, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 1EB

Local ranking235th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 58.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 463
Boys: 239 (52%)
Girls: 220 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (109% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 18.4%
EAL: 4.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 14.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,973/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.0%
White Other: 6.5%
Mixed Other: 4.4%
Black African: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.7%

82.0%

White British

6.5%

White Other

4.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01371872340

claire.kearney@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk

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High Stile

Dunmow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115299
UKPRN: 10073666
Establishment No.: 5259

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