The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 621
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Simon Billings (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
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sixth Form College Colchester
16 plus · 583m away
Colchester Prep & High School
Independent · 594m away
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 725m away
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 824m away
Colchester Institute
16 plus · 1.1km away
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
WoodGrove
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Green Primary School?
St John's Green Primary School currently has 621 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Green Primary School take?
St John's Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Green Primary School?
St John's Green Primary School is in Colchester, CO2 7HE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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