St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
216 pupils
236 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Barnet
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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.99493%
Overall absence
11.22995%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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