St John's Green Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St John's Green Colchester Essex CO2 7HE |
| Phone | 01206762884 |
| Reference Number | 114711 |
St John’s Green Primary School continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in November 2017. Pupils are making significant progress across most subjects, aided by a well-structured and engaging curriculum. The school's environment is described as nurturing, with pupils feeling safe and valued, contributing positively to the community and demonstrating exemplary behavior. Overall, the school fosters a love of learning, particularly through a strong emphasis on reading, supported by trained staff and effective resources. However, concerns have been identified in a few subjects where connections to other areas of the curriculum may hinder pupils from gaining essential subject-specific skills and knowledge. Despite these minor issues, the leadership team's ambition for high standards and the quality support provided for students with special educational needs are notable strengths of the school. As the first inspection since the pandemic, the report takes into account the unique challenges faced during this period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 621 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.89%
Girls: 49.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 41 | 88 |
| 2 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 3 | 52 | 38 | 90 |
| 4 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 5 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
| 6 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.1% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and make strong progress in most subjects.
- Teachers are kind, helpful, and create interesting and fun learning experiences.
- Pupils' behavior is exemplary, and they show a high degree of respect and care for each other.
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is prioritized effectively, with all pupils reading well by the end of Year 3.
- Leaders promote a strong sense of community and citizenship among pupils.
- The school's curriculum is well-designed and engaging, especially in early years.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, pupils do not always gain the subject-specific skills or technical knowledge needed for their tasks.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 64 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Hamilton Primary School
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St James the Great Church of England Primary School
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North Primary School and Nursery
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Kendall Church of England Primary School
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1.11 miles |
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
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Monkwick Junior School
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Kings Ford Academy
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Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
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Colchester Institute
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