Helena Romanes School
URN: 137975 • Great Dunmow CM6 2AU
Overview
- Name
- Helena Romanes School
- URN
- 137975
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Davis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01371872560
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow CM6 2AU
Summary
Helena Romanes School, located in Great Dunmow, Essex, is an all-through academy catering to students aged four to eighteen. With a current enrollment of 1,309 pupils and a capacity of 1,593, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic achievement with personal and social development. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for higher education, apprenticeships, and future employment.
The school's ethos is built around core values of ambition, kindness, respect, resilience, broad-mindedness, and independence. Helena Romanes School aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence while developing empathy and respect for others. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
As part of the Saffron Academy Trust, Helena Romanes School emphasizes inclusivity and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning experiences. The school prides itself on preparing students to become confident and considerate young adults, ready to contribute positively to society.
The school's ethos is built around core values of ambition, kindness, respect, resilience, broad-mindedness, and independence. Helena Romanes School aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence while developing empathy and respect for others. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and the wider community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
As part of the Saffron Academy Trust, Helena Romanes School emphasizes inclusivity and offers a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning experiences. The school prides itself on preparing students to become confident and considerate young adults, ready to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Meet our Senior Leaders (sen)
- SEND provision (sen)
- School Uniform & Essential Equipment (sen)
- Secondary Calendar (calendar)
- Sports Fixtures (calendar)
- Sports Fixtures (calendar)
- whole School Calendar (calendar)
- Primary School Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Beaulieu Park School (97.7)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1593
- Pupils
- 1309
- Boys
- 671
- Girls
- 638
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1309 | 671 | 638 | 1593 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1287 | 662 | 625 | 1593 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1249 | 618 | 631 | 1593 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1249 | 618 | 631 | 1593 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1222 | 613 | 609 | 1563 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1213 | 585 | 628 | 1563 | 6.50 |
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