Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield
URN: 115125 • Ongar CM5 0RG
Overview
- Name
- Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield
- URN
- 115125
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Dean (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01277899298
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walker Avenue, Ongar CM5 0RG
Summary
Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Fyfield, Ongar, Essex, is a small, mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 47 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is supported to achieve both academically and personally. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, aiming to foster wisdom, respect, and community spirit among students.
The curriculum at Dr Walker's is designed to provide meaningful learning experiences, encouraging collaboration and personal growth. The school emphasizes the importance of partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community to maintain high educational standards. Regular collective worship is an integral part of school life, promoting spiritual development and a sense of belonging.
Under the leadership of Executive Head Teacher Mrs Hafise Nazif and Head of School Mrs Jenny Dean, Dr Walker's has received a 'Good' rating in its last SIAMS inspection, reflecting its commitment to improving pupil achievement, attendance, and overall well-being. The school welcomes children from all faith backgrounds and prioritizes their safety and motivation to learn.
The curriculum at Dr Walker's is designed to provide meaningful learning experiences, encouraging collaboration and personal growth. The school emphasizes the importance of partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community to maintain high educational standards. Regular collective worship is an integral part of school life, promoting spiritual development and a sense of belonging.
Under the leadership of Executive Head Teacher Mrs Hafise Nazif and Head of School Mrs Jenny Dean, Dr Walker's has received a 'Good' rating in its last SIAMS inspection, reflecting its commitment to improving pupil achievement, attendance, and overall well-being. The school welcomes children from all faith backgrounds and prioritizes their safety and motivation to learn.
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- Policies (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 47 | 21 | 26 | 105 | 38.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 161 | 27.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 161 | 23.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 161 | 23.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 48 | 51 | 161 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 36 | 54 | 161 | 13.30 |
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