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St John's Preparatory and Senior School
The Ridgeway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5QT, Enfield
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
497
Capacity
558
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. The average GCSE Attainment 8 score of 68.1 indicates solid performance, while 98% of students reach grade 5 or higher, showcasing the school's effectiveness in preparing pupils for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 40% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum focus.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | No UK data |
Location
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51.68485, -0.15894 · EN6 5QT
School details
Local authorityEnfield
RegionLondon
URN102065
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Preparatory and Senior School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Preparatory and Senior School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is St John's Preparatory and Senior School a good school?
St John's Preparatory and Senior School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St John's Preparatory and Senior School in GCSEs?
St John's Preparatory and Senior School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.1. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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