The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.6
26.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
33% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 870
- Capacity
- 92%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Alex Tate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Downsend Leatherhead
Independent · Very close
Woodlands School
Special school · 403m away
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Primary · 602m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Downsend School
Independent · 715m away
St Andrew's Catholic School
Secondary · 719m away
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Therfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John's School a selective school?
Yes. St John's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St John's School?
St John's School currently has 870 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's School take?
St John's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John's School?
St John's School is in Leatherhead, KT22 8SP, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St John's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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