Dunmow St Mary's Primary School vs Great Dunmow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 516 m 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
Great Dunmow Primary School
Great Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Dunmow St Mary's Primary School Dunmow, East of England | Great Dunmow Primary School Great Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1076 of 1,872 | #134 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8933 of 15,697 | #1022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunmow | Great Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk | www.greatdunmowprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Dunmow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 45.7).
- •Great Dunmow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 58%).
- •Great Dunmow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 421.
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 Great Dunmow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Dunmow Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 45.7 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 Great Dunmow Primary School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Dunmow and Great Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School: 459. Great Dunmow Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Great Dunmow Primary School rank in East of England?
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is 1076th of 1,872 and Great Dunmow Primary School is 134th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).