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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with better performance than 56% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 October 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.7%
White Other10.6%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.62924, 0.03347 · IG9 5RX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145599
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-johns-school.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2013.
Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill a good school?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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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