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St John's Preparatory and Senior School

Other independent school · Potters Bar, EN6 5QT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#458 of 2,536

Better than 81% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils493
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs C Tardios
Local authorityEnfield
Opened12 Dec 1988
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102065.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEnfieldEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.59.946.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.95.7%64.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.87.2%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.42.6%17.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths85.1%59.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 447--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEnfieldEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.54, better than England, better than Enfield35.1835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels40.42, better than England, better than Enfield35.7335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better18.8%, similar to England, similar to Enfield18.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.23, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study22--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils493
Girls190
Boys303
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.14
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.2%
Higher education64.7%
Employment14.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St John's Preparatory and Senior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryOakmere Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryHadley Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
1.2 miNot applicableStormont SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miPrimaryLadbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryNorthaw Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryLittle Heath Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.6 miSecondaryGracewood AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.7 miPrimaryPope Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miNot applicableLochinver House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about St John's Preparatory and Senior School

How does St John's Preparatory and Senior School rank in England?

St John's Preparatory and Senior School ranks 458 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 81% of schools).

What are St John's Preparatory and Senior School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St John's Preparatory and Senior School was B, and 18.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St John's Preparatory and Senior School?

St John's Preparatory and Senior School has 493 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does St John's Preparatory and Senior School have a sixth form?

Yes, St John's Preparatory and Senior School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.