St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 28th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2012, report published 12 May 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 July 2022
Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They show this by working hard, looking after their environment and taking care of each other. Pupils said they enjoy school so much because everyone knows everyone. They look forward to learning and, like their teachers, have high expectations. All pupils learn successfully here. Pupils know that the school's ethos is about valuing and respecting others. This makes pupils, of all faiths or none, feel welcome and part of the community. Pupils behave very well. Staff sort out any problems that might occur, including rare cases of bullying. This makes St John's a happy and safe place to be. Pupils play their part in different aspects of school life. Pupils look forward to the time spent with their 'buddies' from different year groups. They take part in a range of projects together, such as in design and technology. Older pupils help their younger buddies learn to read and practise their mathematics. Pupils feel listened to by leaders. They have many ways to say what they think. For example, pupils enjoy the 'Big Voice' sessions which take place throughout the year to share their ideas and suggestions. Pupils show kindness to others beyond the school too. For example, they deliver food parcels to charities and 'boxes of joy' to people who are homeless.
What the school should improve
- Assessment procedures in the foundation subjects do not focus closely enough on whether pupils have learned and remembered specific subject content. Because of this, leaders have introduced a new approach which aims to check precisely pupils' knowledge in each subject. Leaders should make sure that the new procedures are embedded throughout the school. They should use these to check that pupils learn and remember important subject content over time. In doing so, leaders should be mindful not to create additional workload for teachers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
242 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Primary | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Queenswell Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% 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
- Mr Curtis Sweetingham
- Phone
- 02084454693
- Address
- Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101321
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.