Great Dunmow Primary School
School Name: Great Dunmow Primary School Address: Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive Town/City: Great Dunmow County: Essex Postcode: CM6 1ZR Telephone Number: 01371 873184 Website: www.greatdunmowprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Foundation school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Watts
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 421 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%
URN: 115298
DfE Number: 881/5258
UKPRN: 10073667
UPRN: 10002183321
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Great Dunmow North (E05014489)
Easting & Northing: 561854E, 222026N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 26.24" N 0° 20' 59.51" E
Plus Code: 9F32V8FX+HW
DfE Record: View record
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