The short version
Primary. 73% capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 61
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samina Metson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Vicarage Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4LD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy currently has 61 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy take?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is in Braintree, CM7 4LD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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