St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
105%
Capacity
248
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 248 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Curtis Sweetingham, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1080th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 80 in Barnet.
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 28 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, St John's CofE Primary and Nursery 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 | Swan Lane, London, Barnet, N20 0PL |
| Headteacher | Curtis Sweetingham |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 248 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.8% |
| School Capacity | 248 / 236 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1080th of 13,686
Nationally
276th of 1,592
In London
16th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
83%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
139
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Swan Lane, London
Barnet, N20 0PL
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