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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 4BS

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,210
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.2%
Attainment 8
49.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.8%
Basics 9-5
50.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.1%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
6.3%
EBacc 9-4
8.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.69
A*-A Grades
15.4%
A*-B Grades
44.0%
AAB+ %
11.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 112 students entered

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About St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. The school has around 1,210 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 4BS | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

What is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's latest exam results?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford located?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 4BS).
How many pupils attend St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has around 1,210 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford with other schools?
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