Compare Felsted Primary School and Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thaxted Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Felsted Primary School (Primary) in Dunmow; Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Primary) in Dunmow; Thaxted Primary School (Primary) in Dunmow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Felsted Primary School, Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thaxted Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and foundation school type located around Dunmow, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Felsted Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Thaxted Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all under Essex local authority.

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Attribute	Felsted Primary School CM6 3EB	Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School CM6 2DR	Thaxted Primary School CM6 2LW
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Foundation school
Location	Dunmow Essex CM6 3EB	Dunmow Essex CM6 2DR	Dunmow Essex CM6 2LW
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jan 2024	2 6 May 2024	2 16 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	160	266
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)	Essex (881)
Website	www.felsted-pri.essex.sch.uk	www.greateastonprimary.co.uk	www.thaxted.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01371820215	01371870219	01371830240
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Felsted Primary School

CM6 3EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Dunmow
Essex
CM6 3EB
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.felsted-pri.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01371820215

Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

CM6 2DR

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Dunmow
Essex
CM6 2DR
Ofsted: 2 6 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.greateastonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01371870219

Thaxted Primary School

CM6 2LW

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Dunmow
Essex
CM6 2LW
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.thaxted.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01371830240

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.