The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Teresa Gage (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Street, Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2NH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh?
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh take?
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh?
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh is in Halstead, CO9 2NH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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