Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 115177 • Dunmow CM6 2DR
Overview
- Name
- Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 115177
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Jackman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01371870219
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Great Easton, Dunmow CM6 2DR
Summary
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Dunmow, Essex, serves a mixed-gender population of 150 pupils. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing values such as faith, love, and kindness, which underpin its educational approach. Headteacher Claire Jackman highlights the nurturing environment that aims to inspire a love of learning while fostering confident, happy individuals ready for future challenges.
The curriculum at Great Easton is designed to be engaging and skills-based, featuring a 'Courageous curriculum' that encourages philosophical inquiry and deeper learning through termly projects. Each project is centered around key enquiry questions, allowing pupils to connect concepts across subjects. The school also emphasizes outdoor learning, with opportunities for students to engage with nature through gardening and caring for animals.
Community is central to the school’s identity, fostering strong ties with local parishes and promoting charitable work. This commitment to community and Christian values helps cultivate a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Great Easton is designed to be engaging and skills-based, featuring a 'Courageous curriculum' that encourages philosophical inquiry and deeper learning through termly projects. Each project is centered around key enquiry questions, allowing pupils to connect concepts across subjects. The school also emphasizes outdoor learning, with opportunities for students to engage with nature through gardening and caring for animals.
Community is central to the school’s identity, fostering strong ties with local parishes and promoting charitable work. This commitment to community and Christian values helps cultivate a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Newsletters & Letters Sent Home (sen)
- Home (other)
- Primary School Admissions Information & Prospectus (other)
- Contact (other)
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- Headteachers Welcome (other)
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- Statutory Information, Policies & Useful Docs (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rodings Primary School (63.7)
- Felsted Primary School (62.3)
- The Flitch Green Academy (60.2)
- Thaxted Primary School (59.9)
- Dunmow St Mary's Primary School (58.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | 80 | 70 | 160 | 12.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 152 | 87 | 65 | 160 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 152 | 78 | 74 | 160 | 10.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 152 | 78 | 74 | 160 | 10.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 157 | 85 | 72 | 160 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 160 | 7.50 |
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