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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
- Primary
- Danbury CM3 4NS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is effective and grammar, punctuation and spelling skills are taught well systematically
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is appropriately broad and balanced, capturing and maintaining pupils' interest effectively
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the teaching of writing, ensuring phonics, grammar, punctuation, and handwriting skills are effectively applied in independent writing
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, with high expectations and challenging activities
Support for Falling Behind: Individual barriers to learning identified, measures put in place, such as online tutoring for disadvantaged pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well; they follow instructions quickly and show excellent attitudes to learning
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities met very well; close collaboration between teachers and assistants
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant, take prompt action when necessary; pupils understand what bullying is and report feeling safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff go 'above and beyond' to support pupils' physical and emotional health; the school has a strong safeguarding culture
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive, describing the school as a 'lovely caring school' and expressing high satisfaction
Parental Involvement: Parents are highly engaged, participating actively in the school community
Extracurricular Activities: High take-up of clubs such as archery and dodgeball, leading to notable improvements in sports
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan learning carefully, ensuring needs of all learners are met; staff create environments that enable pupils to be independent and investigative learners
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching of foundational skills leads to good progress across subjects like mathematics and reading
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and staff ensure that teaching quality is good and continuously improving
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some handwriting teaching is not systematic; pupils’ handwriting often poorly formed
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About Us
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 225 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The St. John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is pleased to welcome you. We are fortunate to be located in the lovely community of Danbury, which offers a wealth of interesting places to explore and support our educational goals right outside our front door. Every kid is recognised and valued for who they are at St. John's. We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions made by kids, parents, and the larger community. We also share the diverse knowledge and expertise of those around us. Together, we offer a comprehensive, varied, and deep curriculum through a variety of engaging learning opportunities. Every child has the right to feel secure, joyful, and interested in what they are learning. We take pleasure in being open to everyone and allowing our kids to reach their greatest potential, preparing them for the obstacles they may face in the future. At St. John's, we hold ourselves to a high standard in all we do and how we conduct ourselves. Every kid is cared for holistically, and we learn how to collaborate, have fun, and support one another in a variety of ways. We warmly invite you to stop by and see for yourself how joyful and motivated our church school is.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 3 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 10.71% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 12 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 8 | 10% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Local authority ratio 20 : 1