St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a secondary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 11–18, in Chelmsford, CM1, in the Essex council area. It has 1,241 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 June 2024): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 20 June 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (12 January 2016) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.1 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 50.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 189 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 32.69 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 102 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,241 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 14.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.92% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.98% | 2024/25 |
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