Great Dunmow Primary School
URN: 115298 • Great Dunmow CM6 1ZR
Overview
- Name
- Great Dunmow Primary School
- URN
- 115298
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Watts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01371873184
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walnut Walk, Great Dunmow CM6 1ZR
Summary
Great Dunmow Primary School, located in Essex, is a mixed foundation primary school with a capacity of 420 pupils and currently serves 421 students. The school is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Its core values of honesty, effort, and respect underpin the school's ethos, promoting a culture of politeness and responsibility among students.
The curriculum at Great Dunmow Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, focusing on developing critical thinking skills through an enquiry-based approach. History is taught through engaging questions and diverse topics, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive understanding of both British history and significant global events. The school aims to foster independent learning and creativity, enabling pupils to master essential skills while enjoying their educational journey.
Collaboration between home, school, and the local community is highly valued, with staff dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents. The Headteacher, Mr. Kevin Watts, and the SENCO, Ms. Alison Brown, are readily available to support families and ensure every child receives the best possible education.
The curriculum at Great Dunmow Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, focusing on developing critical thinking skills through an enquiry-based approach. History is taught through engaging questions and diverse topics, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive understanding of both British history and significant global events. The school aims to foster independent learning and creativity, enabling pupils to master essential skills while enjoying their educational journey.
Collaboration between home, school, and the local community is highly valued, with staff dedicated to building strong partnerships with parents. The Headteacher, Mr. Kevin Watts, and the SENCO, Ms. Alison Brown, are readily available to support families and ensure every child receives the best possible education.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kingston Primary School (86.7)
- St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (81.3)
- Lee Chapel Primary School (80.4)
- Buttsbury Primary School (80.1)
- Riverside Primary School (79.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 421 | 236 | 185 | 420 | 8.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 423 | 233 | 190 | 420 | 7.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 228 | 191 | 420 | 9.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 228 | 191 | 420 | 9.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 222 | 198 | 420 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 427 | 226 | 201 | 420 | 6.80 |
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