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Helena Romanes School

Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
Part of: THE HELENA ROMANES SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
1,309 Pupils
1,593 Capacity
4–18 Age Range
18.00% FSM %
671 Boys
638 Girls
About Helena Romanes School

Helena Romanes School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Great Dunmow, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,309 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,593. Current headteacher: Catherine Davis.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency North West Essex
Ward Great Dunmow North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036932
URN 137975
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Graham Oxborrow Chair of Local Governing Body 10/09/2024 10/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graham Oxborrow Chair of Local Governing Body 09/09/2025 09/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Bird Local Governor 29/09/2023 13/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nikki Brazier Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Craven Local Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Catherine Davis Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Caroline Derbyshire Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Gair Local Governor 17/06/2025 17/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Debbie Gregory Local Governor 01/03/2024 29/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Oxborrow Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Styles Local Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Craig Wilkins Local Governor 01/06/2021 31/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Great Dunmow Primary School
0.97 km • Great Dunmow
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Dunmow St Mary's Primary School
1.1 km • Dunmow
Other
Cambian Great Dunmow School
1.81 km • Essex
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Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
3.09 km • Dunmow
Other
Stebbing Primary School
4.15 km • Dunmow
Other
The Flitch Green Academy
4.98 km • Dunmow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helena Romanes School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Great Dunmow, Essex.
Helena Romanes School has 1,309 pupils, with a capacity of 1,593.
Helena Romanes School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
The admissions policy at Helena Romanes School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Helena Romanes School is Ms Catherine Davis.
Helena Romanes School is at Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Helena Romanes School: Has a sixth form.
Helena Romanes School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Catherine Davis
Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
01371872560
www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/
Location
CM6 2AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137975
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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