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St John's School Leatherhead

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Church of England
Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)
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St John's School, Leatherhead, is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Surrey for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1851 to provide education for the sons of the clergy, the school moved to its current 50-acre site in 1872. The campus features a blend of Victorian red-brick architecture and modern facilities, including a sports centre with a 25-metre swimming pool. St John's emphasises a balance of academic ambition, strong pastoral care through its house system, and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities in sports, performing arts, and community service.

Selectivity:
Academic
St John's School Leatherhead is an academically selective school with main entry points at Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+). The assessment process for both entry levels occurs while the candidate is in Year 6. Applicants are required to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests, which are adaptive online assessments covering mathematics, English, and both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Following these tests, all candidates are invited to attend an Experience Day, which includes group activities and an individual interview with a member of the teaching staff. The school also evaluates applicants based on a confidential reference from their current headteacher and their latest school reports. Students who demonstrate exceptional performance in the initial tests may be invited for an additional academic interview.
Boarding:
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Values:
Respect
Inclusion
Empathy
Service
Support

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+8.0%

St John's School Leatherhead's fees are 8.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+5.1%

St John's School Leatherhead's fees are 5.1% higher than the county average.

Based on 54 schools in Surrey and 209 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Johnian
Founded:1851
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 53%/47% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 13.9% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 870 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
GCSE
ABRSM
A Level
IGCSE
LAMDA
Trinity College London
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
LCM examinations (London College of Music)
Scholarships:
Design & Technology
Music
Academic
Performing arts
All-Rounder
Art
Dance
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides financial aid through means-tested bursaries for families with demonstrated need, including specialized foundation awards for the children of Anglican clergy.
Sports Facilities:
Squash Court
Tennis Court
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Cross Country Course
Basketball Court
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Rugby Pitch
Climbing Wall
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Yoga Studio
Athletics Track
Padel Court
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Drama Studio
3D Printer
Kiln
Theatre
Health Centre
Textiles Studio
Recital Hall
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Laser Cutter
Chapel
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

St John's School, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP

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General Enquiries

01372 373000

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Royal Charter Corporation
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:312064