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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Clay Lane Grove, St Johns C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO4 0HH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 69% of schools. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
White Other8.1%
Asian Indian4.3%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.90980, 0.92786 · CO4 0HH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115065
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjohnscofe.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester a good school?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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