Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brentwood, CM13 3NU · Essex · primary school
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99th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "harmonious community" where pupils treat each other with "positivity, kindness and respect." The report highlights that pupils’ well-being is central to the school’s work, resulting in high attendance and a culture where children feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well" within an inclusive culture, understanding school rules and the "INGRAVE values" which guide their resilience and kindness.
- The curriculum generally prepares pupils well for life beyond school, with knowledge in most subjects arranged in a "logical order" to help them build understanding step by step.
- Reading is strongly supported from Reception, with "well-trained staff" helping children learn letters and sounds, enabling many to access and enjoy the school’s diverse book collections.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive appropriate emotional and learning assistance and achieve well.
- The personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum aligns with the school’s Christian ethos, fostering mutual respect and tolerance through topics like online safety and diversity.
Areas to improve
- A minority of subjects require refinement, as curriculum documents do not always clarify exactly what knowledge must be taught and when, hindering staff planning and pupil retention of key concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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