A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill.
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
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Stable performance
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Life in all Its Fullness"
St John’s is a church school that promotes Christian values in every aspect of school life. As a Church of England school it has very close links with neighbouring St John’s Church; end-of-term assemblies, to which parents and friends are invited, are held in the Church. Our children are led for Assembly by a member of the parish clergy, usually the Rector.
Head Teacher Jonathan Furness welcomes parents and describes St John’s as a traditional but forward-looking school. He emphasizes collaboration with families, a broad curriculum, and the commitment to providing the best education through a happy, safe, and supportive environment and a professional staff team.
After School Provider: Caroline Varda
St John’s is fully inclusive and aims to meet the needs of all pupils and their families, including those with special educational needs. The SENDCo coordinates provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring parents are involved and that personalised plans (One Plans) are used where appropriate. The school tracks progress with regular interventions, differentiates work, and collaborates with external professionals and services (EFSPT FaCSS, Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapists, etc.).
Published Admission Number: 60. Oversubscription criteria (in order): Looked After Children and previously looked after children; children with a sibling attending the school; children of all staff at the school (including staff employed for two or more years or recruited to fill a post with skills shortage); children living in the priority admission area; remaining applications. If distances are identical, a lot is drawn by an independent person, with exceptions for twins/triplets. There are also policies on address checks, siblings, and appeals; admissions rounds and timelines are defined.