Open Box Education Centre
School summary
Open Box Education Centre is an independent school in Epping, Essex, with around ten pupils on roll. Its tiny size places it firmly at the most personal end of the educational spectrum, where teaching can be tailored closely to each individual. Co-educational and without a religious affiliation, the school is led by headteacher Mrs Alison Dolan and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications. With a roll of roughly ten pupils, class sizes are unusually small, allowing for a high degree of individual attention and a curriculum that can be shaped around each learner's needs.
Head · Mrs Alison Dolan
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, intimate setting that may suit families seeking close individual support on the path to GCSEs.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.