Helena Romanes School vs Takeley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,265 students
Takeley Primary School
Dunmow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Helena Romanes School Great Dunmow, East of England | Takeley Primary School Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #204 of 460 | #414 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1651 of 4,090 | #3292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,265 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,265 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/ | www.takeley-pri.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Takeley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 56.4).
- •Helena Romanes School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 350.
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 Helena Romanes School better than Takeley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Takeley Primary School ranks higher (73.3 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 Helena Romanes School and Takeley Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Great Dunmow and Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Helena Romanes School: 1,265. Takeley Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helena Romanes School and Takeley Primary School rank in East of England?
Helena Romanes School is 204th of 460 and Takeley Primary School is 414th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).