St John's Wood Primary School
St John's Wood Primary School is a community school in Westminster for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 428 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St John's Wood Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025. In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bridgeman Street St John's Wood London NW8 7AL |
| Phone | 02045061530 |
| Reference Number | 101107 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 428 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.31%
Girls: 43.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 5 | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| 6 | 31 | 32 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 22.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.9% |
| White, British | 8.2% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
Barrow Hill Junior School is performing well overall, rated as good in several domains including the quality of education and personal development. Pupils enjoy their time at the school, displaying a strong interest in books and engaging in a wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance their confidence and self-esteem. The school's commitment to fostering a supportive environment is evident through their focus on values such as trust and respect, which helps in developing responsible citizens among the students. However, there are challenges in ensuring a coherent curriculum in subjects such as geography, history, and physical education, which leaders are beginning to address.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 09 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and express joy in attending school.
- Strong focus on English and mathematics with effective group teaching.
- High standards in mathematics due to well-planned lessons.
- Pupils receive good support to improve their reading skills.
- Creative curriculum links subjects effectively, enhancing engagement.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they can achieve their targets.
- Effective safeguarding practices to keep pupils safe and supported.
Areas for Improvement
- The sequencing of learning in geography, history, and physical education is unclear.
- Curriculum programmes for geography, history, and physical education need further development.
- Teachers have not received recent training in geography or history.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 2.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 7 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 18 |
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What is St John's Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St John's Wood Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was St John's Wood Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
St John's Wood Primary School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does St John's Wood Primary School have?
St John's Wood Primary School has 428 pupils on roll.
What age range does St John's Wood Primary School cover?
St John's Wood Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are St John's Wood Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is St John's Wood Primary School?
St John's Wood Primary School is at Bridgeman Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AL.