The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Curtis Sweetingham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlma Primary
Primary · Very close
Queenswell Junior School
Primary · 483m away
Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 483m away
Finchley Catholic High School
Secondary · 507m away
Orange Tree School
Independent · 608m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Holmewood School
Independent · 1.1km away
The London Mechina
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School take?
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School?
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School is in London, N20 0PL, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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