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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
St John's School is a private secondary-stage school in Leatherhead, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
St John's School
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On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Chapel, houses, boarding and academic life share one rhythm at St John's in Leatherhead. Mixed pupils aged 11 to 18 can attend as day pupils or boarders, while Sixth Form remains part of the same community rather than a separate college. The Governing Council of St John's School is the proprietor, an arrangement that gives the institution a clear independent identity.
Lectures, music, drama, dance, performing arts, sport, trips and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award fill the calendar around lessons. Sixth Form and upper-school events sit alongside chapel and house activity, giving older pupils visible roles in performance, competition, service and the everyday life of the community.
Sport has a particularly public presence through hockey, rugby, cricket, football and netball fixtures, results and team news across boys' and girls' teams. A dedicated sports service gives those activities continuity, while the wider calendar keeps them alongside academic and residential commitments.
The Parent Association and Old Johnians network extend relationships beyond the current pupil body. Volunteering, work with local schools, sports training and the annual Community Holiday connect pupils with service. Christian character, boarding, performance and competition meet in a community that keeps former pupils close to present life.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 17.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 27.9% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 17.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.02
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Tate
- Pupil roll
- 892 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey
- Postcode
- KT22 8SP
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Tate
School contact
- School phone
- 01372373000
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01372373000
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
11+ / Year 7 registration deadline for 2027 entry
1 November 2026
Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.
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13+ / Year 9 registration deadline for 2029 entry
1 November 2026
Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2029.
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16+ / Lower Sixth registration deadline for 2027 entry
15 October 2026
Route: 16+ / Lower Sixth; entry year: 2027.
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 17.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.02 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 27.9% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 44.56 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 9 September 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 9 September 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does St John's School handle admissions?
St John's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to St John's School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for St John's School?
11+ / Year 7 registration deadline for 2027 entry: 1 November 2026. 13+ / Year 9 registration deadline for 2029 entry: 1 November 2026. 16+ / Lower Sixth registration deadline for 2027 entry: 15 October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for St John's School?
St John's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 9 September 2025.