St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Voluntary aided school in Chelmsford, Essex.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1241 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1220 |
| Free school meals | 16.70% |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.sjp.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01245256030 |
| URN | 115238 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 20 June 2024, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls (secondary school, about 1.0 km)
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- The Boswells School (secondary school, about 1.9 km)
- Chelmer Valley High School (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- The Beaulieu Park School (all-through school, about 2.6 km)
- Hylands School (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Moulsham High School (secondary school, about 3.7 km)
- Great Baddow High School (secondary school, about 4.5 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.