The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.61
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Michael Yerosimou
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bury Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Epping St Johns Church of England School a selective school?
No. Epping St Johns Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Epping St Johns Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Epping St Johns Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Epping St Johns Church of England School?
Epping St Johns Church of England School currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Epping St Johns Church of England School take?
Epping St Johns Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Epping St Johns Church of England School?
Epping St Johns Church of England School is in Epping, CM16 5JB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Epping St Johns Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Epping St Johns Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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