Headteacher's Welcome

A very warm welcome to John Burns Primary School.

John Burns Primary School is a one-form entry school in Battersea. 

As parents and carers you are the most important people in your child’s life and we are committed to working together to support each other in making sure that your child gets the best education possible.

Our school motto of: ‘Giving our Best, Achieving our Highest’ is at the heart of everything we do in school and together with parents, carers, governors and the local community, each and every child is encouraged to follow this principle.

Our school values underpin our school ethos:

At our school, we are proud to promote our six school values, which are at the heart of everything we do. Each half term, we focus on one of these values, helping children to understand what it looks like in action and how it can be demonstrated both in school and beyond.

Our values are explicitly taught through dedicated Behaviour Curriculum lessons every fortnight, where pupils explore the chosen value through discussion, activities and reflection. These themes are also reinforced in our assemblies, ensuring that our values remain a consistent focus throughout school life.

At the end of each half term, Value Badges are awarded to pupils who have consistently demonstrated the featured value, celebrating their positive contribution to our school community.

Click here to view an overview of our Behaviour Curriculum.

We are very proud of our school and everyone has a part to play in its success. It has wonderful grounds, is very well resourced and has excellent staff who use their expertise to extend the learning experiences of all pupils both in the classroom and in a range of extra-curricular clubs, trips and activities.

Ofsted (June 2023) said:

Pupils are proud to attend John Burns. Leaders have worked hard to build a united community. They have created an exciting environment, full of opportunities for learning, collaboration and play. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe because there are strong systems in place to support them. 

We hope that you will find the website informative and helpful in providing you with a genuine feel for our happy and successful school.

Please do come and see us in action. No website can convey the full picture of school life, so I invite you to come and visit the school and see for yourself. I will be more than happy to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Visits can be arranged through the school office. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Mr Brian Grogan

Headteacher