Question 1

Is St John’s School, Chelmsford a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school is an independent all-through setting to age 16. The ISI regulatory compliance inspection (30 April to 2 May 2024) reported that all relevant Standards were met, including safeguarding, and described pupils typically making good progress in well-ordered classrooms.

Question 2

What are the fees at St John’s School, Chelmsford?

Accepted Answer

Fees are published per term for 2025-26 and vary by year group. Examples include Reception £4,524.20 per term and Year 10-11 £7,111.40 per term (VAT inclusive). One-off fees include a £138 registration fee and a £600 acceptance fee; some year groups also have programme charges and optional extras such as music tuition and wraparound care.

Question 3

How does Year 7 entry work?

Accepted Answer

Admissions are direct to the school. The school states that Year 7 registration is completed by the November prior to the year of entry, followed by an entrance assessment in November or January and an interview element. Families should confirm the current assessment date with admissions.

Question 4

What is the school like for pupils who need learning support?

Accepted Answer

The school runs a Learning Enhancement Centre (LEC), described as a suite of rooms for one-to-one specialist literacy support and small group support, with specialist dyslexia assessment capacity for exam access arrangements. The 2024 ISI report also states that pupils with SEND make good progress because teaching is planned and adapted to individual needs.

Question 5

Where do students go after Year 11?

Accepted Answer

The school finishes at Year 11. It describes a careers programme culminating in a next-steps interview with an independent careers adviser, and it publishes a list of common post-16 destinations across selective sixth forms, independent schools, and local colleges.

Question 6

What are transport links like?

Accepted Answer

The school states it is a five-minute walk from Billericay rail station on the Greater Anglia route into London Liverpool Street, with easy interchange via Shenfield. It also references the First bus 300 route stopping directly outside the school and a cycle store for pupils.

Question 7

Does the school offer wraparound care?

Accepted Answer

Yes, wraparound care is published for younger year groups, with provision up to 6.00pm for Kindergarten-age pupils (at an additional cost). Junior and Senior pupils also have after-school clubs, described as typically running to 5.00pm.

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