St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School, London
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 204th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School are Holly Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 62% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 77% maths); Summerside Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); and Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths).
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Holly Park Primary SchoolSt Paul's CofE Primary School N11Summerside Primary AcademySacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 60.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (19%), White British (16%) and Asian (13%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 8 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Southgate Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beechvale Close (->e), 270 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School are Friern Barnet School (under 0.1 miles), St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School (0.6 miles), The Compton School (0.6 miles) and Wren Academy Finchley (0.6 miles).
Friern Barnet SchoolSt Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox SchoolThe Compton SchoolWren Academy Finchley
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
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
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 73
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 65 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
118
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,613
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,830
Per pupil
£1330k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Questions parents ask about St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
What are SATs results like at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Of the pupils at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Classes at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School has around 216 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
5% of sessions were missed at St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 73 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 65 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School?
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School is at Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)