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St John's School[1]

Independent · ages 11–18

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Headline results

A-level average grade
AL B+ B+ 2024/25[2]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
16.1 2025/26[3]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[4]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[4]

IGCSEs don't count towards Attainment 8, so it understates many independent schools.

Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths
2024/25 17.6[5] 0%[5]
2023/24 17.4[6] 0%[6]
2022/23 19.8[7] 0%[7]
2021/22 21.8[8] 0%[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
B+ 2024/25[2]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
27.9% 2024/25[2]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
Year A-level average grade AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
2023/24 A-[10] 32.1%[10]
2022/23 B+[11] 31.5%[11]
2021/22 A-[12] 39.1%[12]
2018/19 B+[13] 29.7%[13]

Ofsted

No published data for this school.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Entrance test
ISEB Common Pre-Tests Entry Sept 2029[14]
Sibling priority
priority is given to siblings Entry Sept 2029[14]
Sibling policy
When a child joins St John’s we welcome the whole family into our community so priority is given to siblings. 2026-10-14[15]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
11–18[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Faith
Church of England[1]
Admissions
Selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
Boarding school[1]
Capacity
950[1]
Local authority
Surrey[1]
Website
http://www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk/[1]
District
Mole Valley[16]
Postcode
KT22 8SP[1]
URN
125353[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
870 2024/25[17]
SEN support
33% 2024/25[17]
EHC plan
0.2% 2024/25[17]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[17]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for St John's School Leatherhead include the provided URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[18]
Occasional places
Late applicants may be considered for Year 9 (Fourth Form) if they missed the Year 6 exams, but availability is limited. Entry Sept 2027[14]
SEND provision
362 Entry Sept 2025[19]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Pupils’ attainment at GCSE and A Level is above national averages. Pupils make good progress from their starting points[19]
Warmth
The school’s focus on kindness is reflected in every aspect of school life. Effective pastoral care ensures that there is a calm and friendly atmosphere around the site where pupils feel safe.[19]
Pastoral care
Staff proactively nurture pupils’ emotional wellbeing and are responsive to their needs. Pupils are supported effectively both by pastoral staff and by older pupils, many of whom have been trained as peer mentors.[19]
Behaviour
Pupils behave well and are respectful and kind towards each other. Incidents of poor behaviour or bullying are rare and staff deal swiftly and effectively with any concerns raised.[19]
Learning support
Where necessary, pupils receive small group or individual support in a well-resourced area designed to meet their needs. As a result, pupils who have SEND make equivalent progress to their peers.[19]
Enrichment
Participation rates are high, with almost all pupils of every age undertaking at least two activities per week, many at a very high level. An extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, such as musical theatre club, climbing, darts and gardening[19]
Pupil voice
The school council, known as the ‘pupil parliament’ consists of elected pupil members who debate nominated issues and represent pupil views to leadership. Lead ‘prefects for diversity’ support the school in raising issues relating to diversity, inclusion and equality.[19]
Independence
pupils in the sixth form typically have greater autonomy in managing their study time than younger pupils, who receive more guided support. a variety of effective teaching methods, ranging from role play to group work to independent learning[19]
Collaboration
The house system is central to the school. Leaders’ creation of a house system with flexible boarding creates a sense of pride and belonging[19]
Structure
Leaders and staff promote clear and consistent behavioural expectations.[19]
Diversity
The school has identified a very small proportion of pupils as speaking English as an additional language.[19]
Sport
Professional coaches, talent pathways and a wide range of options for both male and female pupils support their engagement with physical education and sport contributes to their high achievement, particularly in sports and the performing arts.[19]
Performing arts
contributes to their high achievement, particularly in sports and the performing arts.[19]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk: stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk — Joining year 9. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    All candidates will sit the online ISEB Common Pre-Tests which are multiple-choice, adaptive and age-standardised tests covering: English mathematics verbal reasoning non-verbal reasoning. (p. 1)
    When a child joins St John's we welcome the whole family into our community so priority is given to siblings. (p. 1)
    we have remained oversubscribed and have carried waiting lists for our Fourth Form (Year 9) places. (p. 1)
    Should you wish to apply as a late applicant, please contact Admissions first to find out about current availability before submitting a late application. (p. 1)
  15. stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk: stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk — Joining year 7. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    When a child joins St John's we welcome the whole family into our community so priority is given to siblings. (p. 1)
  16. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  17. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  18. stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk: stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk — Visit us. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Admissions Enquiries: admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk (p. 1)
    01372 373 000 (p. 1)
  19. stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk: stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk — St Johns School ISI Inspection Report Autumn 2025 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (22)
    The school has identified 362 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). (p. 15)
    Professional coaches, talent pathways and a wide range of options for both male and female pupils support their engagement with physical education and sport (p. 9)
    contributes to their high achievement, particularly in sports and the performing arts (p. 3)
    The school's focus on kindness is reflected in every aspect of school life (p. 3)
    Effective pastoral care ensures that there is a calm and friendly atmosphere around the site where pupils feel safe (p. 9)
    Pupils' attainment at GCSE and A Level is above national averages. Pupils make good progress from their starting points (p. 7)
    Staff proactively nurture pupils' emotional wellbeing and are responsive to their needs (p. 9)
    Pupils are supported effectively both by pastoral staff and by older pupils, many of whom have been trained as peer mentors (p. 3)
    Pupils behave well and are respectful and kind towards each other (p. 9)
    Incidents of poor behaviour or bullying are rare and staff deal swiftly and effectively with any concerns raised (p. 9)
    The school has identified a very small proportion of pupils as speaking English as an additional language (p. 15)
    Leaders and staff promote clear and consistent behavioural expectations (p. 9)
    Participation rates are high, with almost all pupils of every age undertaking at least two activities per week, many at a very high level (p. 8)
    An extensive range of co-curricular opportunities, such as musical theatre club, climbing, darts and gardening (p. 8)
    The school council, known as the 'pupil parliament' consists of elected pupil members who debate nominated issues and represent pupil views to leadership (p. 11)
    Lead 'prefects for diversity' support the school in raising issues relating to diversity, inclusion and equality (p. 11)
    pupils in the sixth form typically have greater autonomy in managing their study time than younger pupils, who receive more guided support (p. 8)
    a variety of effective teaching methods, ranging from role play to group work to independent learning (p. 7)
    The house system is central to the school (p. 3)
    Leaders' creation of a house system with flexible boarding creates a sense of pride and belonging (p. 3)
    Where necessary, pupils receive small group or individual support in a well-resourced area designed to meet their needs (p. 7)
    As a result, pupils who have SEND make equivalent progress to their peers (p. 7)