St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh

A good voluntary aided school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh.

Halstead, CO92NH Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 September 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Street
Pebmarsh
Halstead, CO92NH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115137
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Street, Pebmarsh, Halstead, CO9 2NH
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
67
Free School Meals
19.4% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 106.0
2024 105.0 107.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
67 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"United we strive for excellence-Together we shine!"

happy curious caring responsible

The school has a Christian ethos rooted in Corinthians 12:12-26, with a Theologically rooted vision and values promoted through its connection with the parish church and The Chelmsford Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Teresa Gage welcomes all; describes the school as very small, in Pebmarsh, with high expectations supported by parents and the Governing Body. Emphasises inclusivity, high standards, progress relative to prior learning, independence and lifelong learning, and invites visits.

Facilities

Forest School Outdoor space

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Understanding our World Sports, Health and Citizenship Creating and Inventing No Outsiders Religious Education

SEND Provision

St John the Baptist CEVA Primary School provides an inclusive environment and aims to address any additional needs early to support learning. The SENCO can be contacted at [email protected]. The school works with LA specialist teachers to support a range of needs (e.g., Hearing Impairment, Down Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Global Learning Delay) and provides resources and policies related to SEND (SEND Information Report, SEND Policy).

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