- “High hopes, high standards and high spirits” are what St John’s School hopes its 800-plus girls and boys will bring to each day’s learning.
- The school, for pupils aged 11-18, was founded in 1851 to offer free education to the sons of poor clergymen. Christian values still underpin its ethos of promoting kindness and spiritual and moral insight.
- The handsome, historic redbrick buildings are set in 50 acres. New additions have ranged from a cricket pavilion and performing arts centre to, most recently, a science centre and sports centre with a swimming pool.
- St John’s “much-loved” house system fosters a sense of community and belonging, along with competition, fun and friendship, according to the head, Alex Tate.
- Beyond exam success, St John’s flags up wide-ranging achievements, including past winners of the UK CanSat competition, in which entrants build mini space satellites, and an LGBTQ+ art competition.
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