Helena Romanes School Catchment Area
Helena Romanes School is a academy converter special school in Great Dunmow, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1309 pupils, and a capacity of 1593 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–18
Age range
1,309
Pupils
1,593
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Helena Romanes School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Helena Romanes School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Essex assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Essex assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Helena Romanes School — School Information
- Full address
- Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AU
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137975
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Frequently Asked Questions — Helena Romanes School
Is Helena Romanes School oversubscribed? ▾
Helena Romanes School has a capacity of 1593 places and currently has 1309 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Helena Romanes School? ▾
Admission to Helena Romanes School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Helena Romanes School cover? ▾
Helena Romanes School is a special school in Great Dunmow, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Helena Romanes School? ▾
Helena Romanes School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.