St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Park Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Summerside Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 88% 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
- Phone
- 02083681154
- 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.