St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester "Good", the school is led by headteacher Craig Twin, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2182nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 51 in Colchester.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester include Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Clay Lane Grove, St Johns C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER, Colchester, CO4 0HH |
| Headteacher | Craig Twin |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2182nd of 13,686
Nationally
207th of 1,612
In East of England
6th of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
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Contact Information
Clay Lane Grove, St Johns C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER
Colchester, CO4 0HH
Clay Lane Grove, St Johns C of E Primary School, COLCHESTER
Colchester, CO4 0HH
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