St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chelmsford, East of England CM3 4NS · Essex
#453 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3652 of 15,697 nationally
About St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a local authority primary located in Chelmsford, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 222 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 453rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 222; capacity filled 96.5%.
There are 73 schools in Chelmsford; St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury ranks 31st of 68 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 222
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Heathcote School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
98 students · 368 m away
Danbury Park Community Primary School
Danbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students · 1.1 km away
Elm Green Preparatory School
Essex · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
164 students · 1.6 km away
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students · 2.6 km away
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 3.0 km away
The Sandon School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,218 students · 4.4 km away
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
109 students · 4.6 km away
Baddow Hall Infant School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students · 5.1 km away
Baddow Hall Junior School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
234 students · 5.1 km away
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
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222 students
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222 students
South Green Junior School
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222 students
Broom Barns Primary School
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222 students
Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury a good school?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury has a Success Index (England) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #453 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury rank in East of England?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury ranks #453 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3652 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury had 222 students in 2025.
Is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury a primary school or a secondary school?
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.