What people say about us
Please read below some of the positive comments that we have received over the years.
4th October 2023
Kirsty Latoya - Author of The Place for Me: Stories About the Windrush Generation
I was honoured to come in today and read the story I wrote from the book The Place for Me: Stories About the Windrush Generation! As an artist and author from Jamaica, it was lovely to read to the children, transporting them to Jamaica and taking them on the journey to England. The children listened to tales of tall palm trees and one child commented, "You're such a good storyteller", which warmed my heart. It was a beautiful experience reading to the children at John Burns Primary School and I'm very thankful for the experience!
2nd October 2023
Zoe Slatter - Primary Workshops for Schools Ltd
October 2023
Claire Seeley - PSQM Reviewer
Congratulations to you all on achieving the Primary Science Quality Mark Gilt. Science is clearly going from strength to strength.
It is obvious that the school is working hard to raise the profile of science. There are lots of great initiatives such as the STEM Club and investigation morning.
Children have been on a number of visits this year including: Kew, Science Museum and the local farm. There is a real sense of your outreach to families - the investigation mornings are an example of this. When schools look outwards and link with other organisations this creates really powerful opportunities for learning and raising science capital.
19th September 2023
Ana Popovici - Director of Children's Services (Wandsworth)
Massive congratulations to you and the team for your inspection report. You should be really proud to have cultivated such a happy and effective learning environment where children of all abilities can learn and feel safe.
I love that children in their leadership roles receive good training and are able to make a difference for their school community.
Thank you for your fantastic leadership.
19th September 2023
Lisa Fenaroli - Assistant Director (Wandsworth)
I wanted to write to congratulate you on the recently released inspection report for John Burns.
It was lovely to read that inspectors observed your child centred relational approach, which is inclusive and allows children of all abilities to thrive and learn.
Children love and are proud of their school and this is because they feel cared for and safe. They are given every opportunity to develop holistically both inside and outside the classroom.
Please pass my thanks onto every member of staff who not only contributed to this outcome, but for the work they do every day with children.
14th September 2023
Amber Humphrey - TfL School Liaison Officer
I was incredibly impressed with the students at John Burns Primary School yesterday, their behaviour and input were commendable.
Students were responsive and engaged throughout the session and it made our visit one to remember.
Thank you John Burns Primary.
16th August 2023
E. Voronova - Parent
Our kids ____ and ____ joined the John Burns Primary school in September 2022. It was their first experience in the UK school, and they only knew several words in English.
The school staff and teachers have been extremely supportive and provided individual help to our kids, encouraged them to study, progress and settle in the school community really well.
5th August 2023
Parent ***** 5 Star Review on snobe.co.uk
Amazing small school with huge amount of outdoor space. Children are happy and do well. I like the fact that all the staff know all the children and the children look after each other too. The teachers really do care and work hard to make sure the children achieve their best. There are plenty of resources in the school and the playground. There is a breakfast and after school care facility and lots of after school clubs. The children enjoy lots of music lessons, Italian lessons and go on lots of trips. There is also a dedicated area for Forest School. My children are very happy and safe at this school. I am more than happy to recommend this amazing school.
19th July 2023
Nick Miller - School Games Organiser and YST Inclusion Lead - Southfields Academy
Congratulations, John Burns on being awarded the Gold School Games Mark Award for 2023.
This is a fantastic achievement and well-deserved accreditation for an ongoing commitment to providing high quality PE, Physical Activities and Sporting opportunities to ALL students in your school.
Please pass on our congratulations to everyone involved in PE, Physical Activities and Sport at John Burns.
The Gold SGM Award signifies that a high level of best practice has been maintained over the academic year and shows how central PE, Physical Activities and Sport has been at your school.
Congratulations once more.
July 2023
James Flitcroft - Director of Careers/Deputy Headteacher at Chelsea Academy
I am writing to extend my sincere thanks for your generous support of work experience this year. The challenges of recent times have meant that these students have experienced a deficit of interactions with adult professionals. Your support is integral to starting to redress this balance and will form a key part of our students’ preparations for a successful future.
The time and effort that you and your colleagues put into work experience is invaluable. I would like to thank you all once again for all that you have done and look forward to working with you again in the future.
June 2023
N.Ishaq - Parent
_______ has absolutely loved the school and it will be very hard for her to leave! I just wanted to give you all at John Burns a very big thank you for making _____ feel so loved and special at the school. You have made it very memorable for her, and she has learnt so much and created so many beautiful memories as well as made some amazing little friends! She will definitely be popping by to say hello on her visits back!
May 2023
Spencer HC Juniors - via Twitter
Great work everyone and congratulations to @JBprimaryschool on winning the @spencer_lynx Cup.
March 2023
Debbie Huie - Wandsworth Music
December 2022
Debbie Huie - Wandsworth Music
Congratulations on a fantastic performance last week at Winter Sounds - the children did such an incredible job and we were very proud of them all. Please let them know they were absolute superstars! Thank you also for all the support from the entire JB team.
December 2022
Mark Holliday - Chair of Governors - via Twitter
A lovely performance from all the children singing and acting their hearts out. So many adoring parents and family members filled the hall. I had the best time. Thank you JB children, parents and all the hard work of EYFS/KS1 staff.
October 2022
Wendy Shearer Storyteller - via Twitter
Last week I visited one of my favourite schools. @JBprimaryschool and was honoured to be shown The Inspiration Wall. It's filled with stories written by Year 6 pupils dedicated to my African and Caribbean storytelling visit last year!
September 2022
Premila Puri - Be Kind Movement - via Twitter
Well done to W Da Silva - she's lovely! Recalling our lunch experience when shooting #Newbie this summer :)
July 2022
Daryl Radwell - Area Operations Manager
I just wanted to send a quick email about a group of your students that were just on the train from Clapham Junction and alighted at East Croydon just now.
They were so respectful of other passengers in every way and the adults with them were so good at looking after them and managing them on the train. I just wanted to bring to your attention what a lovely group of children and wonderful staff you had with them.
June 2022
WandSchoolGames - via Twitter
Wonderful afternoon at the @JBprimaryschool Commonwealth Games Triathlon. Brilliant to see the Year 4 putting some much determination and resilience in their running, skipping and scooting events. Led by excellent junior coaches.
August 2021
R.Drake - Parent
Our daughters were extremely happy at John Burns and were very proud of their school. As parents, we think it’s a fantastic school and achieves a great balance of being both nurturing and academically ambitious for its pupils.