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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a voluntary controlled primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

219

Pupils

230

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury — School Information

Full address
Little Baddow Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.9% of pupils
DfE URN
115112

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury

Is St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury oversubscribed?

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is operating close to its capacity of 230 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury cover?

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury?

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.