St John's CofE School
Stanmore, HA7 3FD · Harrow · primary school
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25th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,414 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
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What Ofsted said about St John's CofE School
Overview
St John’s CofE School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where relationships are respectful and pupils feel safe. The school’s core values permeate all aspects of life, fostering a positive culture where pupils are enthusiastic about learning and keen to take on responsibilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," carefully designed to build knowledge from early years through to Year 6, with regular opportunities to revisit learning.
- Reading is a high priority; staff use precise assessment to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, are secure in phonic knowledge and read with "increasing fluency and confidence."
- Inclusion is central to the curriculum, with staff making effective adaptations and working closely with external agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils behave well, are "polite, considerate and show curiosity," and actively contribute to school life through roles such as prefects and music ambassadors.
- Governors maintain "effective strategic oversight," and parents are "overwhelmingly positive" about their children’s experience at the school.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, recent curriculum changes are "not fully embedded," meaning pupils do not apply learning as confidently due to insufficient foundational knowledge.
- The school should ensure the curriculum is embedded across all subjects and continue to develop staff expertise so they can implement it with confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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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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