Helena Romanes School

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Helena Romanes School.

Great Dunmow, CM62AU Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 64.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parsonage Downs
Great Dunmow, CM62AU
Phone
1371872560
Website
helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137975
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
Website
http://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,593 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,287
Free School Meals
18.7% (241 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
62 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.4 (+12.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
43 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,287 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

AMBITION KINDNESS RESPECT RESILIENCE BROAD MINDEDNESS INDEPENDENCE

Head Teacher's Message

Helena Romanes School offers a rich and varied curriculum from ages four to eighteen, focusing on academic achievement while developing personal, social and creative skills so students leave as confident, ambitious and considerate young adults.

Facilities

Three dining areas Catering facilities Cashless biometric system for school meals

SEND Provision

The Extended Learning Faculty supports students who have, or may develop, a range of additional needs, ensuring that all students have the right to a broad and balanced education and can become independent and confident learners.

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