Takeley Primary School
Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Takeley Primary School is a primary school in Dunmow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 84th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 June 2022
Pupils at Takeley Primary enjoy coming to school. They understand and live out the school's vision of 'Learning, Achieving and Enjoying Together'. Pupils are happy, polite and welcoming to visitors. Pupils understand that their education is important, and they are proud of their work. They like to see their achievements celebrated. They enjoy their work being shown in engaging and colourful displays. Pupils speak highly about staff and each other. They feel safe and looked after. If feeling worried about friendships, pupils know that staff will help them. Behaviour in and around the school is good. In lessons, pupils are keen learners and work well on the tasks set for them. They listen carefully and follow the clear classroom routines in place. Pupils say that bullying is rare. However, they know that if there are any issues, such as name-calling, adults deal with these quickly. Children in the early years have a strong start to their education. They are provided with purposeful activities that help them with their learning. They enjoy learning and playing in the well-designed outdoor area which meets their needs effectively.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of lessons, some pupils do not receive the level of demand in the activities for which they are ready. There are not enough opportunities for some pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding as leaders intend. Leaders should ensure that teachers implement the ambition of the full curriculum consistently, to make sure that all pupils practise using, and remember, all the important knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
350 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Takeley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacres Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Great Dunmow Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Dunmow St Mary's Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Phillips
- Phone
- 01279870541
- Address
- Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YE
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 142049
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.