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St Mary's and St John's CofE School

St Mary's and St John's CofE School

Barnet, NW4 4QRSecondary School·Ages 3-18
Goodby Ofsted

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Capacity

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Pupils

3.7x

Demand

About St Mary's and St John's CofE School

St Mary's and St John's CofE School is a state-funded Church of England secondary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 18.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's and St John's CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Thomas & Hannah Mason, it falls under Barnet local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.43 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 53.8. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 596th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 28 in Barnet.

St Mary's and St John's CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 583 applications for 156 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 227 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's and St John's CofE School include Swimming Pool, Sixth Form Centre, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Science Labs, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Tennis Courts, ICT Suite, Theatre, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis, Hockey and 6 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Orchestra, Art Club, Newspaper and 1 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in Barnet, St Mary's and St John's CofE 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 TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBennett House, Hendon, London, Barnet, NW4 4QR
HeadteacherAlice Thomas & Hannah Mason
Local AuthorityBarnet

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

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

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.43)

596th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 25%

192nd of 487

In London

Top 50%

19th of 28

In Barnet

Top 68%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.43Above Average

Students make more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+53.8Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)78%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)59%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
62 students

Average Points per Entry

30.2Grade C

Value Added Score

-0.05Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

29.7Grade C
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)10%
Avg Points per Entry over timeStable -1.5

'21/22

35.0

'22/23

28.4

'23/24

30.2

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolSixth Form CentreDining HallSports HallScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsICT SuiteTheatreMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballRugbyTennisHockeyRowingCricketAthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubOrchestraArt ClubNewspaperCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

156

Applications

583

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

227 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's and St John's CofE School

St Mary's and St John's CofE 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

02082020026www.smsj.barnet.sch.uk

Bennett House, Hendon, London

Barnet, NW4 4QR

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Bennett House, Hendon, London

Barnet, NW4 4QR

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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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