We understand that parents, carers and students may have many questions about life at St John’s. To support you, we’ve gathered answers to some of the questions we’re asked most often. If you can’t find the information you need, please do contact us. Our team will be very happy to help.
Location & Contact
Where is St John’s School located?
St John’s School is an independent prep school for boys aged 3-11 located in Middlesex, on the Pinner and Northwood borders in North West London.
The school address is: Potter Street Hill, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3ZF
Phone: +44 (0)20 8866 0067
Email: office@st-johns.org.uk
Admissions & Visits
What ages and year groups does St John’s School cater for?
St John’s welcomes boys aged 3-11 (Nursery – Year 6 inclusive).
The main entry points are at Nursery (3+) and Reception (4+) with places occasionally available for other year groups.
For further information, please visit Joining St John’s
How can I visit St John’s School?
The school hosts two Open Mornings each year in May and October.
Private and group tours are available to book at other times of the year.
For more details and to book your space, please go to Visit Us.
What is the admissions process?
We warmly encourage all families to visit us and explore our facilities, meet staff and current pupils and familiarise with our school community. Please Visit Us
To make an application, each applicant is required register for an informal assessment prior to joining St John’s.
3+ and 4+ are invited into school in small groups for informal, play-based assessments to ensure that each boy will thrive at St John’s.
Older boys are invited to sit assessments in maths and literacy. The school will request a confidential pupil reference from your son’s current setting as part of the admissions process.
For further details please visit Joining St John’s.
How do I register my son for assessment?
Complete the Online Registration Form. Please note that a debit or credit card is required at the time of registering to enable the payment of the £120 non-refundable registration fee to sit the assessment.
School Day & Care
What are the timings of the school day
Registration: 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:40 am–1:10 pm (varies by year group)
Dismissal: 3:50 pm (Juniors) 4:00 pm (Years 5–8)
After-school clubs: until 5–5:30 pm
Does St John’s offer wrap-around care?
Wrap around care is managed by trusted partner Potter Street Hill After School Care, onsite at St John’s from 7:30-8.30am for breakfast club and 3.50-6pm for after school club.
For more details, visit Wrap Around Care
How and when are lunches provided?
Freshly prepared seasonal and nutritious meals are served in the dining hall from 11:40 am – 1.10 pm. The specialist in-house team cater for all dietary requirements and allergies.
For more details, please visit Catering
Enrichment & Extracurricular
What extracurricular activities are available?
Over 50 individual clubs are running throughout the week, from sports, music and drama to coding, chess and debating, ensuring there is something for everyone. Each term’s timetable varies.
Activities run before school, during lunchtime and after the school day.
Does St John’s offer summer programs or holiday camps?
Open to pupils and external students, Kruger Sports Camp and Stem Den holiday camps run through the school holidays.
Academic Progress & Destination Schools
How do you support 11+ examinations?
From Year 4 onwards. Formal preparation and tailored support are provided to pupils and families to prepare for a wide range of senior schools.
Experienced staff form an educational journey around ability, interest and potential with academic support, extracurricular opportunities and close communication with families to ensure every boy is ready to thrive at his next setting.
Many pupils secure scholarships in academics, sports, drama, music, art and STEM.
Where do pupils go after St John’s?
Pupils often gain multiple offers from a selection of senior schools, including leading independent, grammar and state schools such as:
Aldenham School, Berkhamsted, Bruern Abbey School, Chesham Grammar School, City of London School, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, Eton College, Haberdashers’ Boys School, Harrow School, Hayden School, Highgate School, John Lyon, Merchant Taylors’ School, Mill Hill, Northwood School, Queen Elizabeth’s Boys’ School, Radley College, Rickmansworth School, St Albans School, St Clement Danes School, St Columba’s College, St George’s School, St Joan of Arc Catholic School, St Paul’s Boys School, St Margaret’s School, Stowe School, The Purcell School, Vyners School, Watford Grammar School for Boys, Westminster School
What are the fees?
Annual fees are set by the School’s Governors. Termly fees vary by year group and are payable on the first day of term.
For the latest information, please visit the Fees & Admissions page.
Do you offer bursaries?
Means-tested bursaries are available, with priority given to hardship bursaries to support pupils already attending the school. If your child is not currently a pupil at St John’s and you would like to apply for a bursary, please contact admissions@st-johns.org.uk.
Student Support & Well-being
How does St John’s support student well-being?
St John’s is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels respected, valued and heard. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting emotional well-being, online safety and inclusion.
How does St John’s support students with SEN?
St John’s has a tailored approach to children with special education needs, with a dedicated resource to support individual requirements with care plans and close collaboration with families.
Parent Engagement & Communication
How can parents get involved?
The St John’s Association is the vibrant parent-teacher association. All parents are encouraged to volunteer and attend events organised by SJA throughout the year to provide additional resources facilities and experiences for pupils while establishing a strong school community.
