What did Ofsted judge Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Thaxted Primary School?

Thaxted Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.

What ages does Thaxted Primary School take?

Thaxted Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Thaxted Primary School located?

Thaxted Primary School is located in Dunmow, CM6 2LW, Essex.

How do I apply to Thaxted Primary School?

Thaxted Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Thaxted Primary School?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thaxted Primary School was 0.417 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Thaxted Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Thaxted Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2023-24 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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Thaxted Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thaxted Primary School?: Thaxted Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thaxted Primary School take?: Thaxted Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Thaxted Primary School located?: Thaxted Primary School is located in Dunmow, CM6 2LW, Essex.
How do I apply to Thaxted Primary School?: Thaxted Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Thaxted Primary School?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thaxted Primary School was 0.417 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thaxted Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Thaxted Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Thaxted Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Thaxted Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thaxted Primary School?: Thaxted Primary School has 228 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thaxted Primary School take?: Thaxted Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Thaxted Primary School located?: Thaxted Primary School is located in Dunmow, CM6 2LW, Essex.
How do I apply to Thaxted Primary School?: Thaxted Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Thaxted Primary School?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thaxted Primary School was 0.417 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thaxted Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Thaxted Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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