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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Great Dunmow Primary School

Foundation primary school in Great Dunmow (Essex).

KS2 RWM expected
87%
▲ 25pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
87%
▲ 12pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
90%
▲ 16pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
89%
▲ 17pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.9%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.2
▲ 3.5 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
8.8%
▼ 16pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
100%
421 / 420 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Below you will find instructions on how to add calendars from different platforms: Our compulsory school day hours for pupils are Monday to Friday 8.50am to 3.20pm Our school week has a cumulative total of 32.5 hours

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Book Club
  • Computing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dodgeball
  • Football
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Yoga

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
115298
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Essex
Constituency
North West Essex
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 3 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Dr Christine HemmingChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Mandy LineGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Nikki MeadGovernance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2025
Mr Daniel BushGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Lauren MooreGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Simon EllisGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Miss Joanna MarshallGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Kevin WattsGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2015
Mr Mike Woolrich FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mrs Laura Reid FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Olivia Matthews FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record