St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 55th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

This is a school that is truly at the heart of its community. It is a warm and welcoming place. The strong working relationships between all members of the school community benefit everyone. Pupils say they feel happy and safe. They are proud of the way older pupils help younger pupils. Pupils shared that adults help with any issues immediately. The school is determined that all pupils will get a good start to their education here. To realise this, the school provides pupils with a wide range of experiences to expand their horizons. For example, pupils visit the ballet and the opera. They learn to care for the school rabbits. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are highly focused in their lessons. This starts right from the early years, where children show a high level of interest in their play. They share resources and communicate with their peers positively so that everyone can benefit from the many activities on offer. Parents and carers are very positive about all the school has to offer. They really appreciate its place as a 'small school in a big city'.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, teaching does not provide effective adaptations for pupils with SEND. This limits these pupils' learning of curriculum content. The school should ensure that teachers have the training and support to be able to provide highly effective adaptations for pupils with SEND so that they achieve optimally.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals11.6%

11.6%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.2%

60.2%, 38.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Holly Park Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
St Paul's CofE Primary School N110.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Summerside Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard88% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Immacolata Dobie
Address
Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB
Local authority
Barnet
URN
101319

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.