The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Toby Power (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Baddow Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury's Ofsted rating?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury take?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is in Chelmsford, CM3 4NS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury have a sixth form?
No, St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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