St John's Preparatory and Senior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
493
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(12/03/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
100%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
97%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
67%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 48%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
18%
NATIONAL AVG. 17%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
54%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 49%
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
DATA
GUIDE

Secondary Data
Explained for parents
39.54
A level average point score
INDEPENDENT AVERAGE 35.6
B
Average A level result
INDEPENDENT AVERAGE B-
+0.24
A level progress score
GCSE to A level
INDEPENDENT AVERAGE -0.03
Day
Boarding Type
£2,850
to
£5,800
Day Fees Per Term
(excluding VAT)
4%
NATIONAL AVG. 15.0%
Pupils with SEN support

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average St John's Preparatory and Senior School 67% GCSE
49% Independent Average St John's Preparatory and Senior School 54% A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


Progress Compared With All Other Schools

This shows current pupil progress from the end of GCSE to A level compared to other pupils in England. This “value added” data measures academic development from one key stage to the next

+ 0.24 A level Progress Score Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 93% 97% 100% 2020 2021 COVID

% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
2022 2023 2024 2025 96% 97% 95% 97% 2020 2021 COVID

% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
2022 2023 2024 2025 22% 19% 18% 18% 2020 2021 COVID

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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The Ridgeway
Potters Bar
EN6 5QT
01707 657294

School Description

Head's name: Mrs Poppy Tardious (Head Mistress)

St John's Preparatory and Senior School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Wonderful”


Excellent school. My son attends the prep school and will be senior school. He is very happy there. Academic standard is excellent and staff our caring.
“Review”


My son attends the prep school. It is an excellent school. High educational and academic standards within a caring, nurturing environment that 'sees' the whole child. Small class sizes, good outdoor facilities and excellent grounds. He will be staying on at the senior school. Could not be happier.
86% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 23% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 1% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 27% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 25% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 34% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 22% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 23% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 27% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 51% Agree 33% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 28% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 1% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019
Yes 86% No 14% {"yes"=>86, "no"=>14} Figures based on 116 responses up to 28-04-2019

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