Independent school · Enfield
St John's Preparatory and Senior School
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- £4,500–£5,850/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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 |
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 |
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
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.
Assessments
- Senior School entrance test (October)
- Interview with the Headmaster
- Prep School assessment
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 493
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01707657294
- Address
- The Ridgeway, Potters Bar, EN6 5QT
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.