Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dunmow, CM6 2DR · Essex · primary school
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263rd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Year 6 residential trip to the Isle of Wight. Pupils also access local sports including swimming, football, gymnastics, and tennis.
Getting in
The published school roll is 147 pupils against a stated capacity of 160. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a supportive environment where they demonstrate the school’s core value of kindness and respect for differences. The school provides high-quality education with an outstanding focus on personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for life in contemporary Britain. While overall effectiveness is rated as Good, leaders are actively refining curriculum elements to enhance long-term retention.
Strengths
- Pupils develop exceptional mental and physical health skills, managing emotions articulately and showing "remarkable sensitivity towards the needs of others."
- Teachers provide "very effective support for pupils with SEND," using precise identification and specialist guidance to adapt learning successfully.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils thoughtfully reflecting on global issues and demonstrating a willingness to "change the world" in positive ways.
- Reading is well-supported through a fully embedded new scheme, helping pupils learn early reading basics and gain fluency.
- Staff and governors work closely together, with governors effectively holding leaders accountable using information from external specialists and their own checks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine curriculum plans in certain subjects to clarify the exact knowledge pupils should learn and better organise the sequence of skills.
- The school needs to address areas where pupils "occasionally forget key knowledge" due to insufficiently organised teaching sequences.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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