St John's RC School (Essex)
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
99
AGES
5 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Non-maintained special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(07/12/2021)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

37.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
20.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
56%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Turpins Lane
Woodford Bridge
IG8 8AX
02085041818

School Description

Pupils at St John’s, including those in the sixth form, are happy, safe and well cared for. Leaders know pupils well and have high expectations of what they are able to achieve. Staff plan fun activities that interest pupils and help them to learn. Pupils told us that they love going on the bikes, singing, playing football, going shopping and having friends. Pupils get a lot of support from the teachers and therapists. This helps them to behave and communicate well. Staff help pupils to explain how they are feeling. Pupils learn to do this by using objects, pictures, sign language or words. This helps pupils to let staff know what they like and want to do. Staff are very alert to pupils’ feelings and emotions. They know exactly when to step in to provide extra care and attention so that learning can continue without interruption. Bullying is very rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it effectively. Leaders ensure that pupils leave the school ready for the next stage in their lives, be it education, work or training. Pupils gain the skills and knowledge they need to become more independent and confident. This is the main goal for all pupils. It is shared by staff, governors, parents and carers.

St John's RC School (Essex) Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 84% Agree 16% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 16% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 37% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 16% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 16% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>16} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 26% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 16% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 26-03-2019

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