Life at St John's
St John’s is a busy, welcoming, interesting place to be. The simplest way to describe what makes us different is that we are a day school with a boarding school heart. That means that everyone, day or boarding, experiences a rich and full school day with an exceptional array of academic and co-curricular activities.
Admissions
St John’s is a very special place for children to learn, gain new skills, uncover their potential, acquire a love of learning and grow into accomplished young adults ready to go out into the world and be more than they might have ever believed possible.
We welcome pupils to St John's at three main entry points: Lower Third (Year 7), Fourth Form (Year 9) and Lower Sixth (Year 12). If you are considering St John's, please get in touch.
Sport at St John's
Sport is a popular and important part of school life at St John's. We have a strong reputation both in terms of the success of our teams and in the breadth of opportunity available. Whether in a team or individual environment, our pupils have the support they need to achieve success in their chosen pursuits, both in and out of school.
Our History
St John's School was founded in 1851 and moved to Leatherhead in 1872. We have a rich and fascinating history which tells the story of a school that has evolved to retain its ethos while becoming the successful co-educational establishment which, today, educates boys and girls from 11 to 18.
Learning at St John's
We believe that our fundamental purpose is to challenge our pupils intellectually and inspire them to become successful learners. We prepare our pupils for a life of learning and self-understanding and therefore place equal importance upon examined and non-examined subjects. Confidence and flexibility in their approach to learning means that our pupils will be able to adapt to whatever the future may hold for them.
The Head's Message
As soon as you walk through the door into St John’s, you immediately sense the warmth and purpose that pervades our school. From the historic architecture to the infectious enthusiasm of staff and pupils this is a welcoming and exciting school in which to belong.
We are truly proud of the decent young men and women who leave our school. They are open minded and open hearted, but strong enough in their convictions and confidence to stand up for what they believe in and ambitious enough to make a positive and outstanding contribution in their adult lives.
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18 October 2019House Singing
To mark the end of the first half of Autumn Term, pupils came together on Friday 18 October for the hotly contested House Singing Competition. Pupils have been practising in house since the term began, hoping to impress adjudicator Mr Mason, Director of Music at Lancing College.
15 October 2019Outstanding October
Whether it be on the sporting field, during extra-curricular activities or hobbies outside of School, we are delighted to celebrate, the hard work of our pupils and staff with collective and individual success.
11 October 2019One Ocean Adventures
On Friday 4 October, a group of Upper Third pupils were invited alongside other local schools, to the launch of the second year of the KBR One Ocean project. The global school project, is an initiative to give pupils a deep understanding of plastic pollution and understand how engineering can m...
8 October 2019Creating Comedy
On Wednesday 2 October 2019, a number of St John’s performing arts pupils enjoyed an entertaining and energetic masterclass with West End and pantomime performer, Richard Gauntlett.
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyTo mark the end of the first half of Autumn Term, pupils came together today for the hotly contested House Singing Competition. Pupils have been practising in house since the term began, hoping to impress the adjudicator. Click here for the results!: https://t.co/r9GK6EjNJg https://t.co/aXRvyiWBkr
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyLower Fifth GCSE classics pupils enjoyed a trip to the British Museum on Friday 11 October. They visited the Parthenon Gallery and received a talk about why it was such an important building. Pupils studied fragments of metopes and pediments from the Parthenon itself. https://t.co/AHbab733XU
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyWe were delighted to welcome @milbournelodge and @aberdourschool pupils last week to learn about empathetic design research. Pupils were tasked with creating a design for individuals with impaired vision, and they all created some fantastic ideas. https://t.co/qh282hfHj3
Contact Us
St John's School,
Epsom Road,
Leatherhead,
Surrey,
KT22 8SP
01372 373 000
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