Is Epping St John's Church of England School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 35th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Epping St John's Church of England School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Epping St John's Church of England School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.6 (England: 46.2). 46.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Epping St John's Church of England School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Epping St John's Church of England School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Epping St John's Church of England School

Bury Lane, Epping, CM16 5JB

Local ranking35th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1036

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 163

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 47.0%
Apprenticeships: 15.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

38.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

40.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 18.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.1
16-18 Cohort: 168

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1031
Boys: 499 (48%)
Girls: 537 (52%)
Capacity: 1036 (100% full)
SEND: 13.8%
FSM Eligible: 22.6%
EAL: 4.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 11.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,512/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.7%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
White Other: 5.3%
Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Asian Other: 0.7%

81.7%

White British

5.7%

Mixed Other

5.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

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Bury Lane

Epping, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145050
UKPRN: 10065169
Establishment No.: 4023
Trust: BMAT EDUCATION

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