St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
210
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary controlled school
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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/10/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
61%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Clay Lane Grove
St Johns Cofe Primary School
COLCHESTER
CO4 0HH
01206841288

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection. Leaders have developed an ethos in which pupils develop confidence socially and academically. Parents, pupils and staff are proud of their school and its caring, inclusive approach. Parental comments such as ‘I cannot speak highly enough of the support and encouragement my child receives’ and ‘We are consistently pleased with the teaching and ethos of the school’ are typical of sentiments expressed by the vast majority of parents. One pupil summed up the views of many others in saying, ‘I love learning here.’ You are rightly proud of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils rarely miss a day and typically conduct themselves well. In lessons, they are keen to learn, supportive of each other and respond well to the challenging tasks they are set. Pupils’ behaviour around the school site is equally impressive. They mix together easily, playing energetically and with good humour. There is a positive ‘buzz’ around St John’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. You are correctly ensuring that staff are well trained in behaviour management, so that should any incidents occur, adults have the skills to deal with them appropriately. Since your appointment in October 2016, you and your recently appointed deputy headteacher have quickly gained an accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Using this information, you have put in place well- focused plans to bring about further improvements where you correctly judge they are needed. For example, you recognise that subject leaders have a greater understanding of the quality of teaching, learning and assessment than at the time of the previous inspection. However, you rightly acknowledge that not all subject leaders have embraced their role in holding teachers to account for the progress pupils make. You also recognise that teachers do not have equally high expectations of what pupils can achieve in some foundation subjects. Where expectations are high, such as in art and personal, social and health education (PSHE), pupils respond extremely well. For example, pupils’ kind and thoughtful behaviour is a positive reflection on the subjects they discuss in ‘circle time’ (one aspect of PSHE). The high-quality art work on display showcases not only the good progress pupils make but also the rich range of cultures and topics they study. Pupils told me how much they enjoy their learning, and this was clearly evident in my visits to each classroom. Many teachers are becoming skilled at planning activities that are well matched to pupils’ capabilities and interests, in particular in English and mathematics. For example, children in Reception make good progress because the leader of early years ensures that activities interest them and develop their mathematical and English skills. As a result, higher proportions of children achieve a good level of development than is nationally the case. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Parents told me how impressed they are with the start their children make to their education at St John’s. Governors share your ambitions for the school. They have reflected upon their practice and recognised that they have not been robust enough in their challenge of the school in the past. Inspection evidence indicates that the governing body now offers precise and well-informed challenge to you and your leaders. Governors take appropriate steps to assure themselves of the quality of education provided and have an accurate understanding of what needs to improve. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders have established a transparent safeguarding culture at St John’s. Staff and governors are acutely aware of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. Many parents commented on how easy it is to approach any member of staff at the school if they have a concern about the education or well-being of their child. Teachers make good use of the knowledge acquired through appropriate training, including that which relates to the government’s ‘Prevent’ duty. Staff know how to recognise when a pupil may be vulnerable or at risk. Adults in school are familiar with the safeguarding systems and know what to do if they have a concern about the welfare of a pupil. You ensure that staff’s knowledge is up to date through regular discussions at the weekly staff meetings. Staff explained that senior leaders respond appropriately to any concerns raised. Carefully maintained child protection records confirm this to be the case.

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>80, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>29, "strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>88, "no"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 56 responses up to 06-10-2022

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