St John's Green Primary School
Colchester, CO2 7HE · Essex · primary school
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234th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 3,267 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 591 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Green Primary School
Overview
St John’s Green Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils achieve well and make strong progress in most subjects. The report highlights that pupils are “extremely well prepared to be citizens of modern Britain” and feel “exceptionally safe” within a positive community. Leaders are described as “highly ambitious,” fostering an environment where learning is “interesting and fun.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, listening attentively and working in a “quiet and purposeful way.”
- Reading is a “highest priority,” with consistent implementation ensuring all pupils read well by the end of Year 3.
- There is “strong provision for all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” including beneficial curriculum adjustments.
- Governors “bring a wide range of skills to challenge and support school leaders” and do not “shy away from difficult decisions.”
- Children in the early years make a “strong start,” settling in quickly and feeling safe.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff ask pupils to make links between subjects without the necessary knowledge, meaning pupils “do not always gain the subject-specific skills or technical knowledge they need to achieve their best.” Leaders should ensure cross-curricular connections do not hinder progress in specific subject skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “strong, effective systems in place to ensure pupils are safe” and staff well trained in safer recruitment and referrals.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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