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St John's Preparatory and Senior School
Independent school · Enfield
| Address | The Ridgeway, Potters Bar, EN6 5QT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 493 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01707657294 |
| Website | https://www.stjohnsprepandseniorschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Senior School dates. Staggered starts: Autumn Mon 7 Sep (5th & 6th Form), Tue 8 Sep (2nd-4th Form), Wed 9 Sep (1st Form); Summer Mon 12 Apr (4th-6th Form), Tue 13 Apr (1st-3rd Form). Spring: Mon 4 Jan for U6th & 5th Form mock exams only; all other forms Tue 5 Jan (used here). Prep School starts Wed 9 Sep (new EYFS entrants Thu 10 Sep), Tue 5 Jan and Tue 13 Apr. Half-term holidays end of periods taken as the Friday before the stated half-term week. Days finish 12:45pm at end of term.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
Only the Autumn term is given. Senior staggered start Mon 6 Sep (5th & 6th Form), Tue 7 Sep (2nd-4th), Wed 8 Sep (1st Form); Prep Wed 8 Sep. Half term 25-29 Oct 2027. Both schools return Tue 4 Jan 2028; no later 2027-28 dates.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (excluding VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep Full Day 8.00am - 3.15pm (5 days) | £4,500.00 |
| Pre-Prep Morning 8.00am - 11.45am (5 mornings) | £2,850.00 |
| Pre-Prep Afternoon 12.15pm - 3.15pm (5 afternoons) | £2,850.00 |
| Junior School Reception - Year 2 (+ VAT at 20%) | £4,500.00 |
| Upper Transitus, Year 3 - Year 6 (+ VAT at 20%) | £4,750.00 |
| Senior School Year 7 - Year 13 (+ VAT at 20%) | £5,850.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £600.00
Junior, Upper Transitus and Senior fees are + VAT at 20%; Pre-Prep fees shown without VAT. Lunches free. Sibling discounts 5%/10%/15%. Registration fee £180 and acceptance deposit £600 are inclusive of VAT.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Register online, then visit by individual appointment (no open days). Prep School: tour and meeting with the Principal, then £180 registration fee before assessment; in-year entry starts with an assessment. Senior School: entrance test in October, then interview with the Headmaster. Offers secured with a £600 deposit.
- Senior School entrance test (October)
- Interview with the Headmaster
- Prep School assessment
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.