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Epping St Johns Church of England School
Bury Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,036
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 66% nationally. The school has a commendable 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 42% reach grade 5 or above. While 62% of students progress to university, only 7% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Mixed Other5.3%
White Other4.9%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.69681, 0.09883 · CM16 5JB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145050
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.eppingstjohnsschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Epping St Johns Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Epping St Johns Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 April 2022.
Is Epping St Johns Church of England School a good school?
Epping St Johns Church of England School scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Epping St Johns Church of England School in GCSEs?
Epping St Johns Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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