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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressClay Lane Grove, St Johns Cofe Primary School, CO4 0HH
School Websitewww.stjohnscofe.com
Telephone1206841288
URN115065

School Census

Total 210
Girls/Boys 93/117
Girls/Boys Ratio 44.3%/55.7%
% pupils where English not first language 11.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 28
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/05/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
22/05/2013 Good
14/05/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 22/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/05/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
04 October 2022School inspectionView
03 May 2017Short inspectionView
22 May 2013Full inspection: GoodView
07 January 2011Interim assessmentView
14 May 2008Full inspection: OutstandingView
13 June 2005Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard77%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3%
Reading107
Maths106
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard61
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10
Reading104
Maths104
Reading Progress-0.7
Writing Progress-0.2
Maths Progress0.0
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard7%
Reading103
Maths105
Reading Progress-1.3
Writing Progress-0.3
Maths Progress0.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard74%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard16%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress0.3
Writing Progress0.3
Maths Progress1.3

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications85
As First Preference25
As second preference22
As third preference23
Total Offers Made28
first preference offers25
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.46%
Total Applications112
As First Preference41
As second preference27
As third preference30
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications103
As First Preference33
As second preference32
As third preference28
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications112
As First Preference32
As second preference43
As third preference18
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.26%
Total Applications115
As First Preference34
As second preference44
As third preference25
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers27
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.37%
Total Applications126
As First Preference41
As second preference40
As third preference33
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications135
As First Preference34
As second preference42
As third preference44
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.38%
Total Applications177
As First Preference40
As second preference72
As third preference43
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.76%
Total Applications193
As First Preference51
As second preference65
As third preference50
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.43%
Total Applications170
As First Preference40
As second preference52
As third preference54
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.04%
Total Applications190
As First Preference48
As second preference74
As third preference49
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers46
second preference offers7
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
70%
agree
23%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
16%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
55%
agree
38%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
2%
agree
4%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
4%
not applicable
80%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
66%
agree
25%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
34%
agree
21%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
0%
not applicable
29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
45%
agree
36%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
61%
agree
30%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
61%
agree
21%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
70%
agree
25%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
27%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
52%
agree
38%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
88%
no
13%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
76.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.2%
african ethnic origin
4.3%
indian ethnic origin
2.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
any other black background ethnic origin
1%
chinese ethnic origin
1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
76.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.2%
african ethnic origin
3.8%
indian ethnic origin
2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%
any other black background ethnic origin
1%
chinese ethnic origin
1%

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