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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Little Baddow Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While 13% of students achieve the higher standard, which is commendable, there is room for improvement in this area. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's solid academic results and positive reputation within the community.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2018Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.71999, 0.58062 · CM3 4NS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115112
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury rated by Ofsted?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2018.
Is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury a good school?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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