St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Chelmsford, CM1 4BS
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
6 of 11 in Chelmsford
Pupils
1,241
First preferences per place
1.03
2026/27
Absence
6.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 49.8 | 49.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 50% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 54% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 | 0.10 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls · 0.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- The Boswells School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Chelmer Valley High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- The Beaulieu Park School · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Hylands School · 1.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
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The neighbourhood
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is in Melbourne (typical home £355,000, crime high).
What is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.