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
Welcome to St John’s. People are what makes this school special. From the inquisitive, happy children who grow into confident, articulate young adults during their time here, to our talented, dedicated staff who teach, care for and guide our pupils, we know that – together – we achieve more.
We encourage our pupils and staff to be bold and brave in their thinking, and optimistic and unconstrained in their belief of what is possible. We are not afraid to be ambitious or to have high standards, these traits are fundamental to our desire to spark a lifelong love of learning and to equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to realise their dreams.
6 July 2020Farewell Summer Term 2020
As the end of this very strange term approached, it has been wonderful – after many weeks without the majority of our pupils and staff onsite – to welcome some pupils back to St John’s, just in time to say ‘goodbye’ as we head into the summer holiday.
11 June 2020Rising to the Challenge
As we have all been adapting to life in lockdown, St John’s pupils have enthusiastically stepped up to take on the St John’s Challenge Award. The Award has been designed to give pupils the chance to show what they have been doing and to recognise their efforts, while also encouragi...
20 May 2020Our Virtual School
Adapting to life as a ‘virtual’ school has been an interesting challenge for St John’s pupils and staff, but the last few weeks have seen us settle into a new way of working, learning and communicating that has sparked impressive displays of creativity, resilience and good-humour...
7 April 2020Supporting Our Community
At St John’s we talk often about the strength of our community and never has this strength been more apparent than in recent weeks as our pupils, staff, parents and friends have adapted to the challenges we are now facing.
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyWe are delighted to welcome our new Lower Third pupils and parents to our virtual familiarisation this afternoon. It's an opportunity for pupils to start making new friends, get to know their tutor and to ask questions. At the same time parents will Meet the Team in a live Q&A.
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyThis afternoon we welcome back our Upper Third pupils and welcome our new Fourth Form pupils (virtually) for a session with their new Housemaster/mistress, tutor and new housemates in preparation for September.
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyWe had lots of very positive feedback from our first virtual open event on Tuesday evening. Nothing beats visiting St John's in person so we really hope to be able to open our doors to you again in the Autumn Term. https://t.co/O9u9xsU903
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyLower Third, Upper Third and Fourth Form pupils are loving being back for some sport. Thank you @stjohnssport for your dedication and enthusiasm. https://t.co/lsgDlNBlS6
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyDuring lockdown our pupils have enthusiastically stepped up to take on the St John's Challenge Award. It's given them the opportunity to show what they've been doing, recognise their efforts and encourage them to step outside their comfort zone. Read more: https://t.co/uMvwCpN1S6 https://t.co/3zy9YvBZh7
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyTonight 7.30pm: premiere of "Midnight Your Time" written by OJ Adam Brace @DonmarWarehouse Free to stream for a week https://t.co/pznCPkMWFT Recorded via webcam in lockdown - a wryly comic and ultimately heartbreaking exploration of what it really means to communicate remotely.
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyAt St John's on St George's Day, under normal circumstances, we gather in Chapel and sing Jerusalem – it is always an emotional and stirring event. Read more from @rowenacole01 on how we will mark this momentous occasion: https://t.co/MVEvinglnk https://t.co/RtDTh3dfU2
- St John's Leatherhead@StJohnsSurreyStunning music by our Director of Performing Arts ... https://t.co/fiKQ7gFa3V
Contact Us
St John's School,
Epsom Road,
Leatherhead,
Surrey,
KT22 8SP
01372 373 000
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