St John's RC School (Essex)
School summary
With just over 100 pupils, St John's RC School in Woodford Bridge is a notably small independent that offers a markedly intimate setting. The mixed school is led by head Mrs Wendy Killilea and is fee-paying. Ofsted rated it Good overall at inspection, with a Good judgement for its sixth form. Families drawn to a close-knit community where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed will find much to consider here.
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Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 8 December 2021
Teaching & academics
Ofsted's Good rating, including for the sixth form, points to sound provision through to the senior years. Leadership was judged Satisfactory rather than Good, suggesting an area the school was working to strengthen at the time of inspection. The small roll means teaching can be delivered in compact classes.
Head · Mrs Wendy Killilea
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
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