Great Dunmow Primary School vs Helena Romanes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 972 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Dunmow Primary School
Great Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,265 students
| Measure | Great Dunmow Primary School Great Dunmow, East of England | Helena Romanes School Great Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 1,872 | #204 of 460 |
| National rank | #1022 of 15,697 | #1651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 421 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.0 |
| town | Great Dunmow | Great Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatdunmowprimary.co.uk | www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Dunmow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 56.4).
- •Helena Romanes School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 421.
- •Great Dunmow Primary School is a local authority school while Helena Romanes School is a academy 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 Great Dunmow Primary School better than Helena Romanes School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Dunmow Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 56.4 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 Great Dunmow Primary School and Helena Romanes School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Great Dunmow and Great Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Dunmow Primary School: 421. Helena Romanes School: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Dunmow Primary School and Helena Romanes School rank in East of England?
Great Dunmow Primary School is 134th of 1,872 and Helena Romanes School is 204th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).