Best 3 Not applicable schools in Epping Forest – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Wells Park School (Not applicable) in Chigwell; Oak View School (Not applicable) in Loughton; St John's RC School (Essex) (Not applicable) in Woodford Bridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wells Park School, Oak View School and St John's RC School (Essex). They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and non-maintained special school type located around Chigwell, Essex, Loughton, Essex and Woodford Bridge, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wells Park School), published Aug 2012. The lowest is 2 (Oak View School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Oak View School (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as THE BECKMEAD TRUST and EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

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Attribute	Wells Park School IG7 6NN	Oak View School IG10 1TS	St John's RC School (Essex) IG8 8AX
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location	Chigwell Essex IG7 6NN	Loughton Essex IG10 1TS	Woodford Bridge Essex IG8 8AX
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Aug 2012	2 19 Jan 2023	2 4 Mar 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	56	130	100
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE BECKMEAD TRUST	EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST	Essex (881)
Website	www.beckmeadtrust.org	www.oakviewschool.org	www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk
Telephone	02085026442	02085084293	02085041818
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wells Park School

IG7 6NN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Chigwell
Essex
IG7 6NN
Ofsted: 1 15 Aug 2012
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Website: www.beckmeadtrust.org
Telephone: 02085026442

Oak View School

IG10 1TS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Loughton
Essex
IG10 1TS
Ofsted: 2 19 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: www.oakviewschool.org
Telephone: 02085084293

St John's RC School (Essex)

IG8 8AX

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location: Woodford Bridge
Essex
IG8 8AX
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02085041818

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.