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Helena Romanes School

State school · Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-18
  • 1,287 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,287 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Catherine Davis

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
46%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
29.11
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
73
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,287
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Parsonage Downs
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 2AU
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Telephone: 01371 872560

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information Helena Romanes School Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AU
1,287 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

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% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.10
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.38 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 162 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.11
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 13 C
Psychology GCE A level 26 C
Law GCE A level 16 C
History GCE A level 9 C
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 14 C
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 32 B
Biology GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Helena Romanes School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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