St John's Green Primary School

About St John's Green Primary School

St John's Green Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 621 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated St John's Green Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Billings, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5410th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 51 in Colchester.

St John's Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 173 applications for 59 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's Green Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St John's Green Primary School 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.

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