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St John's Wood Primary School

St John's Wood Primary School

Westminster, NW8 7ALPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

43%

Capacity

190

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St John's Wood Primary School

St John's Wood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St John's Wood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cory Mclauchlan, it falls under Westminster local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2560th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 31 in Westminster.

St John's Wood Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 14 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (42 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's Wood Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St John's Wood 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridgeman Street, London, Westminster, NW8 7AL
HeadteacherCory Mclauchlan
Local AuthorityWestminster
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity190 / 446 (43% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)

2560th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

558th of 1,592

In London

Top 50%

16th of 31

In Westminster

Top 52%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

76%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:84%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:22%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:86%
Higher:37%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +5%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

42 responses

Would Recommend This School

83%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
33%
Concerns dealt with
57%
Strengths95%+ agree
Child does well

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryRoundersNetballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Wood Primary School

St John's Wood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02045061530www.sjwps.co.uk

Bridgeman Street, London

Westminster, NW8 7AL

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Bridgeman Street, London

Westminster, NW8 7AL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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