Cambian Great Dunmow School
URN: 149357 • Essex CM6 1XJ
Overview
- Name
- Cambian Great Dunmow School
- URN
- 149357
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carrie-Ann Gibbs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01371705623
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Unit 13, Flitch Industrial Estate, Essex CM6 1XJ
Summary
Cambian Great Dunmow School is an independent special school located in Essex, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 10 students, with a capacity for 25. The school focuses on supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a nurturing environment tailored to individual requirements.
The curriculum is designed to promote personal development and academic achievement, incorporating therapeutic approaches to learning. The school emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and offers various resources, including the Mind of My Own app and Smartbox communication devices, to enhance student engagement and communication.
As part of the Cambian Group, the school is committed to creating a supportive community for both students and their families. It provides a range of specialist services and encourages parental involvement through regular updates and events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
The curriculum is designed to promote personal development and academic achievement, incorporating therapeutic approaches to learning. The school emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and offers various resources, including the Mind of My Own app and Smartbox communication devices, to enhance student engagement and communication.
As part of the Cambian Group, the school is committed to creating a supportive community for both students and their families. It provides a range of specialist services and encourages parental involvement through regular updates and events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Sensory Difficulties (sen)
- Sensory Difficulties & Behaviours (sen)
- Sense virtual sensory sport competition (sen)
- Sensory wall (sen)
- Consent (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Information, News & Events (calendar)
- New classroom - 'Outside In' (calendar)
- Autumn Term Fundraiser (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- TLG Tendring (62.7)
- Open Box Education Centre (55.2)
- The Belsteads School (53.9)
- Compass Community School Essex (49.3)
- Elm Green Preparatory School (41.1)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 25
- Pupils
- 10
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 2
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-10-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 25 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 25 |
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