St John and St James CofE Primary School
57%
Capacity
249
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John and St James CofE Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Enfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 249 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John and St James CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Patricia Cuncarr, it falls under Enfield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8052nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 59 in Enfield.
St John and St James CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 22 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John and St James CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Enfield, St John and St James CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Grove Street, London, Enfield, N18 2TL |
| Headteacher | Patricia Cuncarr |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 249 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.9% |
| School Capacity | 249 / 440 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8052nd of 13,686
Nationally
1272nd of 1,592
In London
45th of 59
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grove Street, London
Enfield, N18 2TL
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