St Mary's and St John's CofE School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School is an academy converter in Barnet for pupils aged 3 to 18. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 1,651 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's and St John's CofE School is Good, from an inspection in February 2024 of its predecessor, St Mary's and St John's CofE School. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.5, and 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bennett House Sunningfields Road Hendon London NW4 4QR |
| Reference Number | 151504 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1651 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 70.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 39 | 83 |
| 2 | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| 3 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
| 4 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 5 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
| 6 | 46 | 40 | 86 |
| 7 | 92 | 86 | 178 |
| 8 | 90 | 80 | 170 |
| 9 | 102 | 75 | 177 |
| 10 | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| 11 | 87 | 86 | 173 |
| 12 | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| 13 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 28.8% |
| African | 9% |
| White, British | 7.6% |
| Indian | 7% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, St Mary's and St John's CofE School, inspected in February 2024.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Sep 2025 | Academy conversion letter |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
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GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 75.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 37 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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| Second Preference | 144 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 90 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 63 | 13 |
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School is part of Wren Academies Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:
- Wren Academy Finchley London
- Wren Academy Enfield Enfield
What is St Mary's and St John's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's and St John's CofE School is Good, from an inspection in February 2024 of its predecessor, St Mary's and St John's CofE School.
When was St Mary's and St John's CofE School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Mary's and St John's CofE School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does St Mary's and St John's CofE School have?
St Mary's and St John's CofE School has 1,651 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Mary's and St John's CofE School cover?
St Mary's and St John's CofE School for pupils aged 3 to 18.
What are St Mary's and St John's CofE School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.5, and 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is St Mary's and St John's CofE School?
St Mary's and St John's CofE School is at Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR.