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
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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.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
47
Boys
21
Girls
26
FSM %
38.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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