Hadley Wood Primary School vs St John's Preparatory and Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadley Wood Primary School
Barnet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St John's Preparatory and Senior School
Potters Bar · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
493 students
| Measure | Hadley Wood Primary School Barnet, London | St John's Preparatory and Senior School Potters Bar, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #30 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #142 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | – | 493 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 493 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Barnet | Potters Bar |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hadleywood.enfield.sch.uk | www.stjohnsprepandseniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hadley Wood Primary School is a academy school while St John's Preparatory and Senior School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hadley Wood Primary School better than St John's Preparatory and Senior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hadley Wood Primary School and St John's Preparatory and Senior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Barnet and Potters Bar in London.
How do Hadley Wood Primary School and St John's Preparatory and Senior School rank in London?
Hadley Wood Primary School is unranked and St John's Preparatory and Senior School is 30th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).