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Schools in CM16

A postcode district in Essex

  • Postcode district
  • 21 schools and nurseries

In short: CM16 is a postcode district in Essex with 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries217 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in CM16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All CM16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in CM16

7 in CM16, best first

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

27 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
208
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Epping, CM16 4EP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
338
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Theydon Bois Primary School

Epping, CM16 7DH · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

56 first choices, 44 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
319
Pupils per teacher
24.3
View school Theydon Bois Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in CM16

4 in CM16, best first

Nurseries in CM16

11 in CM16, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in CM16

2 in CM16, by the school's Eduscope score

The Tower School

Cm16 4ba · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
60
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Tower School

Special Schools in CM16

1 in CM16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Tower School

Cm16 4ba · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
60
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Tower School

Private Schools in CM16

3 in CM16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Tower School

Cm16 4ba · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
60
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Tower School

Open Box Education Centre

Essex, CM16 5DN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 17

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
16
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Open Box Education Centre

Coopersale Hall School

Epping, CM16 7PE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
302
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Coopersale Hall School
The map

Every school in CM16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Primary School, GoodCoopersale Hall School, InspectedEpping Primary School, GoodOpen Box Education Centre, GoodEpping St John's Church of England School, Needs attention in 1 areaEpping Upland CofE Primary School, GoodIvy Chimneys Primary School, GoodTheydon Bois Primary School, GoodThe Tower School, OutstandingLittle Sunbeams, GoodScribbles Day Nursery, GoodTheydon Bois Preschool Group, OutstandingThe Red School, OutstandingFledglings Pre School, GoodBright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodNorth Weald Village Pre-School Ltd, GoodEpping Montessori Nursery Ltd, GoodEllies nursery, GoodChrysalis at the ChurchThe Village Montessori Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good15
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every CM16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

CM16 has 21 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in CM16

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about CM16

How many schools are in CM16?

CM16 has 21 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in CM16?

The highest-ranked schools in CM16 on Eduscope are Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ivy Chimneys Primary School, Theydon Bois Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in CM16?

There are 3 independent schools in CM16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in CM16 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in CM16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in CM16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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