St John's School
Leatherhead, Surrey, South East · KT22 8SP
Founded in 1852, St John's School is a co-educational independent school in Leatherhead with a Church of England character and the option of boarding. With around 870 pupils, including a sizeable sixth form of 254, it sits comfortably in the medium-size bracket. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, at roughly a third of the roll, which points to a school accustomed to working with a broad range of learning needs. The Head is Alex Tate, and the school is inspected by the ISI.
870
Pupils
£33,270
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 870
- Location
- Leatherhead, Surrey, South East
- Website
- http://www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Alex Tate
Latest results
Attainment 8
17.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
72%
A-level A*-A
51%
A-level A*-B
82%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, just over half of grades reach A*-A and 82% fall within A*-B, a strong showing supported by a wide subject range spanning sciences, humanities, social sciences and the arts, with an EPQ also available. At GCSE, 72% of grades are awarded at 9-7, indicating consistent achievement at the upper end. The published headline measures for Attainment 8 and grade 5+ in English and Maths sit well below national averages, which is worth discussing directly with the school, as such figures can reflect cohort composition and reporting rather than the picture suggested by the grade distribution.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 254
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 32.99%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well established, with rugby, football, cricket, tennis, hockey and athletics among the main offerings. The breadth of scholarships, covering academic, sports, performing arts, design and engineering, and all-rounder routes, signals genuine investment in pursuits beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1852
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,280 - £33,270
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £42,350
Inspection reports
The last word
A long-established Surrey independent with boarding, a broad sixth form and a strong record of supporting pupils with additional needs. Parents should weigh its A-level strengths against the headline GCSE measures and ask the school to explain the gap.
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St John's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is located at Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP.
What type of school is St John's School?
St John's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St John's School?
St John's School has approximately 870 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.