The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mr Cory Mclauchlan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridgeman Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ark King Solomon Academy
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United Colleges Group
16 plus · 1.3km away
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Primary · 1.4km away
ICS London
Independent · 1.6km away
Marylebone Boys' School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The St Marylebone CofE School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Wood Primary School?
St John's Wood Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Wood Primary School take?
St John's Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Wood Primary School?
St John's Wood Primary School is in London, NW8 7AL, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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