Dunmow St Mary's Primary School vs Felsted School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
Felsted School
Felsted · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
932 students
| Measure | Dunmow St Mary's Primary School Dunmow, East of England | Felsted School Felsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1076 of 1,872 | #426 of 460 |
| National rank | #8933 of 15,697 | #3544 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 459 | 932 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 932 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Dunmow | Felsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk | www.felsted.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dunmow St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 19.9).
- •Felsted School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 459.
- •Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a local authority school while Felsted School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunmow St Mary's Primary School better than Felsted School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunmow St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Felsted School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Dunmow and Felsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School: 459. Felsted School: 932. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Felsted School rank in East of England?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is 1076th of 1,872 and Felsted School is 426th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).