# St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford — Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 1.9/5 from 7 published reviews
- **Students:** 1200
- **Founded:** 1965
- **Principal:** Paul O'Connor

## Contact

- **Address:** Patching Hall Lane
- **Phone:** 116061322
- **Website:** https://www.sjp.essex.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chelmsford/st-john-payne-catholic-school-chelmsford-5991

## About

St John Payne Catholic School is a secondary school located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, known for its strong academic performance and commitment to the holistic development of its students. The school emphasizes a curriculum that not only focuses on traditional subjects but also encourages personal growth, moral values, and community involvement. With a dedicated staff and a supportive environment, students are encouraged to achieve their best both academically and personally. The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories, and sports amenities, which enhance the learning experience. St John Payne is recognized for its inclusive approach, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and fostering a sense of belonging. The school's reputation for excellence is reflected in its results and the success of its alumni, who often pursue higher education and careers in various fields.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **2/5** — dont go here: A boy said the n word and the school did nothing and the school says all sorts of lies *(Nov 2023)*
- **1/5** — MY opinion on this school: School doesn’t take care of those who are bullied even when they know. *(May 2023)*
- **1/5** — Do your kids a favor and don’t send them here: This is the worst school in chelmsford. Any other school is better. Multiple teachings are quite weird and are terrible at teaching. I’ve been harassed so much in school and teachers don’t do anything about it. Some teachers are a bit racist and biased towards other races or genders *(May 2023)*
- **3/5** — Not a great first impression: So far not impressed at all, no one replies to messages, kids are on their phones, work set isn’t very inspiring. I won’t be sending anymore of my kids here and I don’t think my child will be here long! *(Oct 2022)*
- **4/5** — good.: a nice headteacher who you can tell actually cares. If you really don’t like holy stuff then this school isn’t for you. Majority of teachers a good but some suck and should have been fired years ago. Good atmosphere most of the time. It’s good for sports, great facilities & PE teachers. *(Apr 2022)*
- **4/5** — Recommend: Extremely helpful and kind staff. Bullying is the average you’d receive in any school. Great education and academic. *(Aug 2021)*
- **1/5** — bullied: this school is very bad, it got bullied for 4 years *(Nov 2020)*

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