St John's RC School (Essex)
Woodford Bridge, Essex, East of England · IG8 8AX
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.
102
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 102
- Location
- Woodford Bridge, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Wendy Killilea
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 8 December 2021
The last word
A small Catholic independent for parents who value a personal, tight-knit environment over scale.
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St John's RC School (Essex) 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St John's RC School (Essex) located?
St John's RC School (Essex) is located at Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AX.
What type of school is St John's RC School (Essex)?
St John's RC School (Essex) is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St John's RC School (Essex)?
St John's RC School (Essex) has approximately 102 pupils on roll.
What is St John's RC School (Essex)'s Ofsted rating?
St John's RC School (Essex) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 8 December 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.