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Helena Romanes School
Goodgraded 10/10/2023Ages 4–181,309 pupilsNone
Helena Romanes School is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Great Dunmow, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,309 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/10/2023, Helena Romanes School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Great Dunmow can view Helena Romanes School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/10/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.2%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence33.2%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher17.3England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.8%England avg 26.3%
English not first language5.1%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.6
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry35%
EBacc average point score4.09
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 25.0
Value added-0.54Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.4
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Great Dunmow
All schools in Great Dunmow →Great Dunmow Primary School0.6 miDunmow St Mary's Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miCambian Great Dunmow School1.1 miGreat Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
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