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OpenSecondaryURN 115238

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Voluntary aided school · Chelmsford · CM1 4BS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,241

Local authority

Essex

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chelmsford, Essex, 1,241 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood.

Open schools in Chelmsford
84
Secondary schools in Chelmsford
10
Academies among open schools in Chelmsford
48% (40)
Open schools in CM1
33
Secondary in CM1
6
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Secondary in Essex LA
79

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChelmsfordNear CM1

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
115238

Location

Address
Patching Hall Lane
Postcode
CM1 4BS
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Constituency
Chelmsford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,241
Boys / girls
628 / 613
School capacity
1,220
Capacity fill
1,241 / 1,220 (102%)
Free school meals
16.7%
FSM pupils
159
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Thomas Coen
Telephone
01245256030
Website
www.sjp.essex.sch.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — School remains Good (Report)