St John's RC School (Essex)

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 5–19102 pupils

Turpins Lane, IG8 8AXWebsite02085041818

Good102 pupilsAges 5–19EHCP

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Good4y ago

Inspected Dec 2021

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Ages5 - 19

Pupils102

Good4y ago

Ages5 - 19

Pupils102

Inspected Dec 2021 · View report

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Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

5 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

102 / 100 (102%)

Avg Class Size

~7*

Head Teacher

Mrs Wendy Killilea

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2021

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.2%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence33.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty46 pupils (46%)

Severe Learning Difficulty20 pupils (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder13 pupils (13%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (9%)

Other3 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Demographics

Total pupils102

Free school meals43.1%

English as additional language24.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British24.5%

Black African12.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean10.8%

Mixed Other7.8%

White Other7.8%

Bangladeshi6.9%

Asian Other4.9%

Black Other4.9%

Pakistani4.9%

Black Caribbean4.9%

Unclassified2.9%

Indian2.0%

Mixed White & African2.0%

Other1.0%

Chinese1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

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