John Burns Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
John Burns Primary School excels at creating a respectful, inclusive environment where all children thrive. The school is particularly skilled at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language, helping them progress rapidly. Pupils develop strong reading skills and a genuine love of learning in this well-managed school.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour - pupils are courteous, punctual and apply themselves exceptionally well in lessons
- Good teaching that drives strong progress, particularly in reading and phonics
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language
- Highly ambitious leadership with inclusive ethos centred on values and respect
- Strong attendance improvements through effective school measures
Areas for Improvement
- Early Years Foundation Stage teaching lacks effective questioning and doesn't always build on children's interests
- Not enough outstanding teaching overall to drive rapid progress, especially for disadvantaged pupils
- Pupils don't always have time to respond to teacher marking comments or assess their own work
- Pupils sometimes take too long to start independent tasks, limiting work completion
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with proper child protection procedures and documentation in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly clarinet lessons, steel pan drumming
John Burns Primary School is a good school that has maintained strong academic achievement, moving from outstanding to good status. Pupils make good progress from low starting points to reach average standards in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
62.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 95%. Maths has improved from 96% to 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 95%.
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
158 pupils
236 capacity
78 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,684
Applications
2,482
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
93.6%
Primary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.72032%
Overall absence
26.49007%
Persistent absence
151
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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