St John's CofE Primary School, Enfield

In its own words: "Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our special school. At St John's C.E. Primary, we are proud of our warm and caring community, our long history, and our strong Christian ethos."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St. John's C.E. Primary School is a small and special place of learning. As the smallest school in Enfield, we pride ourselves on the individual care we give every child and the wide range of opportunities that help them grow into confident, happy, and skilful young people."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby and art.

The school runs a breakfast club, from £4.00 per session.

Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 9 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put St John's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School are One Degree Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 100% maths); St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 94% reading, 85% maths); Lavender Primary School (1 mile, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); and Chase Side Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths).

St John's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St John's CofE Primary School (as of September 2026): 83% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Mixed (22%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 22 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 4 (4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

St John's CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Gordon Hill Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flash Lane (->n), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 100 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).

St John's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Primary School are Wren Academy Enfield (0.6 miles) and Chace Community School (1.2 miles).