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Dunmow St Mary's Primary School

Goodgraded 27/06/2023Ages 4–11463 pupilsChurch of England
Dunmow, CM6 1EB
Essex

Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dunmow, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 463 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/06/2023, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dunmow can view Dunmow St Mary's Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 27/06/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals17.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-31%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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