St John's Preparatory and Senior School
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire · EN6 5QT
AAB+ A-level
18.8%
9–7 GCSE
53.1%
Day fees
£18k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
St John's is a day-only, independent all-through school in suburban Potters Bar serving ages 3–18. With 486 pupils and strong academic results—including 1st in Borough League Tables 19 times in 23 years and 39th UK ranking for A-Levels—the school emphasises breadth across sports, music, drama and pastoral care. A notably stable, non-selective community school that draws families from North London and Hertfordshire commuter belt.
- →Consistent top academic performance: 100% GCSE pass rate, 87% A–B at A-Level, 85% Russell Group university entry
- →All-through provision (age 3–18) with strong continuity and integrated pastoral systems across prep and senior
- →Breadth of co-curricular offer: 26 sports, strong music (96% distinction rate in LAMDA), drama, and outdoor education; not narrowly academic
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a traditional, well-resourced independent day school with academic ambition balanced by broad co-curricular engagement. Families valuing continuity from nursery through sixth form and a community-focused ethos will find it appealing.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
The Ridgeway
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
EN6 5QT
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St John's Preparatory and Senior School?
Day fees at St John's Preparatory and Senior School are approximately £17,550 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into St John's Preparatory and Senior School?
St John's Preparatory and Senior School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St John's Preparatory and Senior School's exam results?
At St John's Preparatory and Senior School, 18.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 53.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St John's Preparatory and Senior School a boarding school?
St John's Preparatory and Senior School is a day school in Potters Bar and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Consistent academic excellence and borough/regional rankings; strong value-added progress across cohorts
✓Breadth of co-curricular offer (26 sports, music, drama, outdoor education) prevents narrowness and encourages all-round development
✓Stable, continuous all-through provision from age 3–18; strong pastoral care and community ethos
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no external quality assurance benchmarking available beyond exam results and internal reports