The Flitch Green Academy is a primary school in Dunmow, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Flitch Green Academy currently has around 265 pupils on roll, which is about 126% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tanton Road, Dunmow, CM6 3GG |
| Website: | www.theflitchgreenacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01371822330 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Smyth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136441 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 265 |
| Number of Boys: | 150 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.50% | 216 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flitch Green Primary School Tanton Road , Little Dunmow CM6 3GG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flitch Green Academy Tanton Road , Little Dunmow CM6 3GG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Felsted Primary School Watch House Green , Felsted CM6 3EB | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felsted School Stebbing Road , CM6 3LL | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FKS Schools Ltd Edwards House , Braintree Road CM6 3DS | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.