St John's Wood Primary School
London, NW8 7AL · Westminster · primary school
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21st of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 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 — 6.5/10 against 2,851 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Elms Sports Club and Young Voices. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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
How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does The Elms Sports Club offer during term time? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St John's Wood Primary School
Overview
Barrow Hill Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils describe the environment as welcoming and inclusive, with strong opportunities for personal development and high expectations for achievement. The school continues to provide a broad curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, keen to help others, and demonstrate the school’s values of ‘trust, fairness and respect’.
- The curriculum is ambitious and broad, with pupils achieving well in national tests and developing skills through activities like swimming and visits to local allotments.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported in an inclusive environment by suitably trained staff.
- Leaders work effectively with families to overcome barriers to attendance, ensuring pupils attend school well.
- Staff are proud to work at the school, and the community works well together to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used effectively to check pupils’ understanding or identify misconceptions, hindering progress in complex tasks.
- Behaviour is not always managed consistently, and staff do not always receive full support to address concerns.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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