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St John's Senior Private School (Enfield)

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AlmondMilkTea · 09/11/2022 22:30

Hello!
Would really appreciate some recent info on this school (old threads from 2017 noted). Considering future secondary options for my DS and state options are limited (and catchment options are quite bad) where we are and also this is the only private secondary option in the Enfield area that we're aware of.

Ofsted reviewed...interesting that it was requires improvement....now outstanding...

Anyone able to list pros/cons? Website info is quite limited and no advertised open days (I plan to email them and ask).

Thanks so much

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Soma · 10/11/2022 17:05

Maybe @XelaM might be able to give you some insight into St John's.

ClannadSinger · 10/11/2022 16:45

I go in to all schools in Enfield in a professional capacity. You get a feel for the schools and the children seem happy at St John's. it has a nice feel to it. However, an observation, the teachers seem very strict and old school but if you don't mind that then not a problem.
Wren Enfield also has a lovely feeling and also quite strict teachers. Kids seem very happy there also.

Sweetleftfood · 10/11/2022 16:37

We are in Finchley but not in Wren but it's got a very good rep around here, good luck!

waiting2022 · 10/11/2022 14:25

I think St Edmunds in Ware also runs a coach service from Enfield.

Soma · 10/11/2022 14:08

If you're near St John's then Mount House, Camlet Way in Hadley Wood is also a co-ed option.

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AlmondMilkTea · 10/11/2022 11:44

Sweetleftfood · 10/11/2022 11:30

Are you anywhere near Wren Enfield? could that be an option?

Hi...Keeping a close eye on Wren Enfield...if it follows the success of Wren Finchley then it would certainly be our top choice but looking at the furthest distance data we prob won't meet catchment and I assume it will only get increasingly popular...worse case would have to move house to be closer...would mean a downsize or significantly higher mortgage....have couple years to plan but trying to plan ahead as options near us are quite bad. 😣.

Do you have experience with either school?

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Sweetleftfood · 10/11/2022 11:30

Are you anywhere near Wren Enfield? could that be an option?

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AlmondMilkTea · 10/11/2022 10:47

Wallabyone · 10/11/2022 10:16

I'm surprised to hear it's outstanding!
I personally wouldn't choose it, but understand why you are considering it if you are in Enfield. Have you been to visit?

Hi thanks for your message.
Yes..outstanding ofsted in 2019...
Why wouldn't you consider it?
Haven't visited yet but keen to hear of other's experiences/thoughts as it would be a big financial sacrifice and really don't want to get it wrong! 😞

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Wallabyone · 10/11/2022 10:16

I'm surprised to hear it's outstanding!
I personally wouldn't choose it, but understand why you are considering it if you are in Enfield. Have you been to visit?

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AlmondMilkTea · 10/11/2022 10:08

Anyone please 😊

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