St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
London, N20 0PL · Barnet · primary school
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31st of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the last inspection in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing wraparound support?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Overview
St John’s CofE Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "rightly very proud" and "enjoy school so much because everyone knows everyone." The inspection confirms that "all pupils learn successfully here," supported by a curriculum that is "well planned and sequenced" and staff who hold "high expectations."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high expectations" and "positive attitudes to learning," ensuring lessons are not disrupted.
- The curriculum ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "access the same curriculum as everyone else, with the right support."
- Early reading is a priority, with a phonics programme that helps pupils become "increasingly secure in using phonics to read and write accurately."
- Staff "get to know pupils very well," allowing them to quickly identify those needing extra help and break down difficult concepts effectively.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, making decisions "with staff workload and well-being in mind."
Areas to improve
- Assessment procedures in foundation subjects must be embedded to "check precisely pupils’ knowledge in each subject" and ensure they "learn and remember important subject content over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having the necessary training to be "alert to any concerns about pupils’ well-being or safety" and leaders working closely with external professionals to keep vulnerable pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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