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St John's School

Other independent school · Leatherhead, KT22 8SP

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#181 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils892
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Alex Tate
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Jan 1919
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125353.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.16.150.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%17.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%68.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4130--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.56, better than England, better than Surrey37.1935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.62, better than England, better than Surrey37.535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better27.9%, better than England, better than Surrey18.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.37, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study140--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils892
Girls410
Boys482
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.305
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.3%
Higher education77.9%
Employment10.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.4%
Further education0.9%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St John's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableLittle Downsend LeatherheadOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryLeatherhead Trinity School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableDownsend SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondarySt Andrew's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimaryWest Ashtead Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miSecondaryTherfield SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryBarnett Wood Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
1.4 miPrimaryFetcham Village Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.4 miPrimarySt Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about St John's School

How does St John's School rank in England?

St John's School ranks 181 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are St John's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St John's School was B+, and 27.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St John's School?

St John's School has 892 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does St John's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St John's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.