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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.7 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
1,220
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 30% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 76%, while 51% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.9 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
Black African8.0%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian6.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.75185, 0.46304 · CM1 4BS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115238
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjp.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford rated by Ofsted?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2016.
Is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford a good school?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford scores 63.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford in GCSEs?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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