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St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Radlett · WD7 8DD

Ages 3–7 · 191 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.8%

Admissions demand

1.17 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-05-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.7%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
123

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.17 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

70

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

57

Total preferences (any rank)
126
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

191 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
191
Boys / girls
95 / 96
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
191 / 210 (91%)
Free school meals
12.7%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: POPPY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
POPPY ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Lana Gillam

Location

Address
Gills Hill Lane
Postcode
WD7 8DD
Town
Radlett
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Hertsmere
Constituency
Hertsmere
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Radlett, Hertfordshire, 191 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.7%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Radlett
6
Primary schools in Radlett
5
Academies among open schools in Radlett
50% (3)
Open schools in WD7
9
Primary in WD7
6
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Primary in Hertfordshire LA
401

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lana Gillam
Telephone
01923856594
Website
http://www.stjohnsradlett.herts.sch.uk/

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