John Burns Primary School
Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Burns Primary School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 17th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 6 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils are proud to attend John Burns. Leaders have worked hard to build a united community. They have created an exciting environment, full of opportunities for learning, collaboration and play. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe because there are strong systems in place to support them if any problems arise. Incidents of bullying are rare. Staff deal with any such incidents effectively. Leaders and teachers expect pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to do well. The curriculum typically helps pupils to develop a depth of knowledge in different subjects. Most pupils produce work of good quality, preparing them well for the next stage of their education. Pupils are happy, polite and caring. Most of the time, they enjoy learning and try hard in lessons. Pupils appreciate opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities within the school, such as prefects, sports mentors or anti-bullying ambassadors. These positions come with extensive training, meaning that pupils are very effective in their roles and make a real impact across the school. From early years onwards, pupils have opportunities to learn outside the classroom. This includes having access to different clubs, sports tournaments and visits. For example, pupils found the recent outing to Stonehenge particularly memorable as it captured their imagination and helped them visualise historical events they had studied.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the tasks teachers provide do not match the ambition of the curriculum. In these areas, pupils do not sufficiently develop the necessary subject- specific knowledge or skills. Leaders should check that the activities provided help pupils to learn and remember more over time.
- There is some low-level disruption in lessons that interrupts pupils' learning. Leaders should continue their work to support teachers to ensure that all pupils are focused on their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
158 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near John Burns Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Belleville Wix Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Heathbrook Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Brian Grogan
- Phone
- 02072283857
- Address
- Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QR
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 101014
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.