The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Craig Twin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clay Lane Grove, St Johns C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO4 0HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFriars Grove Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Primary · 900m away
The Trinity School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Roach Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hazelmere Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester take?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is in COLCHESTER, CO4 0HH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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