In May 2026 St John's School was inspected by Ofsted. This inspection was carried out using the new Ofsted Toolkit, more details of which can be found here. The inspection report confirms that our school has been awarded the "Strong Standard" in all seven areas of the new inspection framework. We have become one of the first primary schools in the country to be awarded the Strong Standard across all seven areas since the start of the new inspections in December 2025.
"Every pupil is valued in this highly inclusive school. Staff care deeply about each pupil and want the very best for them, both personally and academically."
"Personal development and wellbeing is a strength of the school. This is a well-sequenced programme that reflects the school's values. Children in early years are guided to make positive choices and cultivate a sense of belonging. This strengthens as pupils move through the school."
"The early years environment is designed with great care to engage and stimulate children as they learn. Staff closely check children's daily learning activities. They ensure children engage in purposeful experiences necessary for their development. There is a solid partnership between staff and families to support children's progress."
(Ofsted report May 2026)
Our previous Ofsted inspection was in September 2021, under the former framework. We are extremely proud that Ofsted graded St John's as 'Outstanding'.
"Everyone at St. John's is kind and respectful. Pupils enjoy coming to school and they feel happy and safe. They know the difference between right and wrong. Pupils said that bullying rarely happens and, if it does, adults deal with it and it does not happen again. Pupils learn about healthy relationships. The school vision is 'Love, Learn, Flourish'. It is consistently modelled by staff and pupils."
(Ofsted report September 2021)
St. John's was also inspected by the Diocese of Southwark as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). The school was delighted to have been graded as excellent in all areas for the fourth consecutive SIAMS inspection.
"St. John's is a place of joy, driven by a coherent Christian vision which is deeply embedded and lived by all."
(SIAMS report May 2023)