St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School, London

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~493m)Possible (~704m)Unlikely (~915m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Immacolata Dobie
Pupils:216 / 236 capacity
LA:Barnet
Phone:02083681154
Address:Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:101319
UKPRN:10073991
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St John's is a truly welcoming school where pupils feel happy and safe. The school excels at developing well-rounded children through its ambitious curriculum, strong emphasis on reading from early years, and exceptional range of sporting and musical opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to engage with their community through visits to elderly churchgoers and local Age UK centres, learning kindness and respect alongside their academic work.

Key Strengths

  • Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes, with pupils highly focused on their learning from early years onwards
  • Exceptional personal development, with pupils engaging in community service and learning to respect different viewpoints
  • Strong emphasis on reading, with careful phonics teaching and a whole-school love of books
  • Ambitious curriculum that builds progressively, with excellent visits and workshops to expand horizons
  • Outstanding sporting and music opportunities, including archery, kayaking, taekwondo and instrumental tuition

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers do not always provide effective adaptations for pupils with SEND in lessons, which limits their learning of curriculum content
  • School should ensure all staff have the training and support needed to provide highly effective adaptations for pupils with SEND

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems in place and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

Ballet visits, opera visits, archery, kayaking, taekwondo, instrumental music tuition, caring for school rabbits, service at local churches, Age UK centre visits, special school visits, walking and cycling initiatives

St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School is a warm and welcoming school at the heart of its community, judged Good overall with Outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and a wide range of enrichment experiences.

At a Glance

12.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+14ppMathsWriting-2pp

Reading has improved from 83% to 97%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.

Class Sizes

28.4

Avg class size

29.5

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

7

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

New Southgate Station (Entrance)
862m · 14 min walk
New Southgate Rail Station
927m · 15 min walk

Bus Stops

Beechvale Close (->E)
268m · 4 min walk
The Ridgeway Friern Barnet (->S)
292m · 5 min walk
St John's Church Friern Barnet (Stop FZ)
370m · 6 min walk
Constable Close (Stop FS)
385m · 6 min walk
Friern Barnet / Friern Barnet Lane (Stop FX)
418m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

92%

Near capacity

216 pupils

236 capacity

20 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Barnet

Low demand0.85x oversubscription

Places available

4,376

Applications

3,709

Got 1st preference

84.3%

Got preferred school

97.1%

Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)

Inspection History(106)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.99493%

Overall absence

11.22995%

Persistent absence

187

Enrolments

Authorised4.5951%
Unauthorised0.39983%
Persistent (10%+)11.22995%
Severe (50%+)1.06952%

Absence trend

2.83194%
18/19
3.48582%
20/21
5.62457%
21/22
5.35964%
22/23
5.21817%
23/24
4.99493%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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