Epping St John's Church of England School

School guarantees admission for children with an EHCP naming the school

“All children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that name the school on the statement / plan are required to be admitted to the school regardless of their place in the priority order.”

SEND provision covers literacy/numeracy difficulties, autism, speech/language/communication needs, and SEMH difficulties

“ESJ supports students with a wide range of needs including literacy and numeracy difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, speech, language and communication difficulties, as well as those who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.”

The school works with Social Care, the Police and health services to promote child welfare and protect students from harm.

“The school works with Social Care, the Police, health services and other services to promote the welfare of the child and to protect them from harm.”

Safeguarding is treated as everyone's responsibility, with the aim of creating the safest environment for every student to thrive and achieve their potential.

“Safeguarding at Epping St John’s School is considered everyone’s responsibility and, as such, we aim to create the safest environment to allow each and every student to thrive and achieve their potential.”

Biology A-Level is specified as a requirement or advantage for 25 different degree courses spanning medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy and allied health fields

“Biology A Level specified as a requirement or advantage for 25 different degree courses (and is valued on many more courses as an addition to these). These include Physiotherapy, Optometry, Biomedical Materials, Nursing, Archaeology, Midwifery, Earth Sciences, Geology, Geography, Medical Science, Speech Therapy, Sports Science, Psychology, Physical Education, Dietetics, Biology, Veterinary Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, and Dentistry.”

A-Level Chemistry described as a rigorous, challenging course developing scientific skills and knowledge across physical, inorganic and organic chemistry

“A Level Chemistry is a rigorous, challenging and rewarding course that develops both scientific skills and knowledge.”

Aim High Programme supports students applying to Oxbridge and competitive university courses with critical thinking, super-curricular work, and application/interview preparation

“Aim High Programme: Students applying for Oxbridge and competitive university courses join the programme and meet three times a half term. The programme covers critical thinking and super curricular and will take you through the application and interview process.”

EPQ offered during Wednesday enrichment sessions

“The Extended Project Qualification during enrichment on a Wednesday”

School describes itself as a Church of England school offering a caring community built on Christian values of acceptance and respect, aimed at fostering personal excellence and resilience.

“Epping St. John’s School is a Church of England school that offers a caring community underpinned by the Christian values of acceptance and respect to encourage personal excellence and resilience.”

Church of England school with Christian values at the core, strives to be a centre of excellence

“We are a Church of England school with Christian values at the core of all we do.”

OFSTED described the school's sixth form as growing and impressive

“They also said our 6th form is ‘growing and impressive’.”

Ofsted described the sixth form as growing and impressive

“They also said our 6th form is ‘growing and impressive’.”

Entry requires two science GCSEs at grade 5, with grade 5 expected in English and Maths

“Two science GCSEs at Grade 5 . Grade 5 in both English and Maths is expected.”

Vocational/Technical-only pathway (Pathway 3) requires four GCSEs at grade 4+ including English

“Four grade 4+ GCSE subjects, including English grade 4+”

School reports strong Post 16/18 progression with no NEETs in recent years.

“We have an excellent record of ensuring that our students secure Post 16 and Post 18 education places, resulting in the school having no NEETs for the past few years.”

Medic Mentor Programme supports applicants to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences

“Medic Mentor Programme for those applying for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences”

OFSTED praised the 'impressive and growing Sixth Form'; 30% of students achieved A*-A in A Level/BTEC results

“Our recent OFSTED inspection commended our “impressive and growing Sixth Form” which was reflected further by our A Level and BTEC exam results this summer, with 30% of our students achieving A\*-A grades.”

School won ALPS Diamond award, ranked in the top 1% nationally for pupil progress

“ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress.”