Rodings Primary School
Dunmow, CM6 1PZ · Essex · primary school
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373rd 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.0/10 among them, against 0.5/10 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 | 22.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rodings Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.0 out of 10 among them, against 0.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Singing Squad and Reading Crew, attend Forest School trips, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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
Since the 2023 inspection rated the school Good, what specific improvements have been made to support reading and writing since then? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the daily curriculum for younger pupils?
What Ofsted said about Rodings Primary School
Overview
Rodings Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their community and feel safe. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum in most subjects, strong phonics provision, and effective safeguarding arrangements. However, inconsistencies in planning for certain aspects of English teaching require attention to ensure pupils develop necessary writing skills.
Strengths
- Pupils display "good behaviour" and feel "safe," with bullying described as rare and staff responding quickly to unkindness.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" in almost all subjects, enabling pupils to develop learning in "small steps" with clear teaching.
- Staff teach the phonics programme "very well," ensuring books match sounds pupils know, resulting in quick and fluent reading progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "participate fully" in the community, with tasks adapted to help them access the same curriculum.
- A consistent positive behaviour approach, "The Rodings Way," promotes "highly respectful classroom environments" and positive attitudes to learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching gives pupils the knowledge needed to "correctly transcribe and punctuate their written work" so it is of a consistently high quality.
- Planning for early letter and number formation and basic sentence punctuation is "less well developed," meaning some pupils have less confidence in applying these skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and thorough records maintained to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 22% |
| 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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