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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford CM1 4BS
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Essex). It has about 1,200 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Environment and Sixth form.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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