What did Ofsted judge St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has 1,241 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford take?

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford located?

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4BS, Essex.

How do I apply to St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford have a religious character?

Yes — St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford was 0.9 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43% of pupils at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has 1,241 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford take?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford located?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4BS, Essex.
How do I apply to St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford have a religious character?: Yes — St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford was 0.9 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43% of pupils at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has 1,241 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford take?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford located?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4BS, Essex.
How do I apply to St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford have a religious character?: Yes — St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford was 0.9 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43% of pupils at St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Collingwood Primary School

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Woodville Primary School

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William de Ferrers School

Secondary

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