- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
76 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
Schools in CM6
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: CM6 is a postcode district in Essex with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 3 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All CM6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CM6
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.
Top Primary Schools in CM6
11 in CM6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 350
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
26 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Top Secondary Schools in CM6
3 in CM6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
142 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Nurseries in CM6
15 in CM6, highest Ofsted grade first
Flitch Green Pre-School
Dunmow, CM6 3GG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Maynard Montessori - Stebbing
Dunmow, CM6 3SH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Barn Nursery
Thaxted, CM6 2NJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CM6
2 in CM6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
142 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Felsted School
Felsted, CM6 3LL · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 932
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CM6
1 in CM6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Great Dunmow School
Essex, CM6 1XJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CM6
2 in CM6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Great Dunmow School
Essex, CM6 1XJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 15
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Felsted School
Felsted, CM6 3LL · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 932
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CM6, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good18
- Not graded yet6
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 CM6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CM6 has 27 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 CM6
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 CM6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CM6?
CM6 has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 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 CM6?
The highest-ranked schools in CM6 on Eduscope are Great Dunmow Primary School, Takeley Primary School, Felsted 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 CM6?
There are 2 independent schools in CM6. 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 CM6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CM6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in CM6 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.