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St John's School
- All-through
- Sidmouth EX10 8RG
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Academic Progress: Teaching enables good progress; EYFS and juniors excel in assessments
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour promoted, pupils develop trust-based relationships
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: SEND students receive extra support, improvement needed in systematic approach
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching facilitates good progress at GCSE level
Teacher Engagement: Engagement discussed, teaching quality generally supports progress
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching staff face challenges with systematic checks, impacting thoroughness
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents consulted on key policies like sex education
Communication with Parents: Communication includes provision details, accessible safeguarding policy
Parent Satisfaction: Parental feedback considered, satisfaction requires improvement
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership not always effective in oversight and conflict resolution
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Improvement needed in meeting standards and safeguarding
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive attitudes promoted, respectful pupil-staff relationships
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying prevention in place, fire safety and checks require action
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Welfare promotion inconsistent, enhancements needed
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Boarders access a suitable programme of activities
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities balanced with academic responsibilities
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate outdoor space for play and physical education
Career Counselling Services: Career services available, moderate efficacy in counseling
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Preparation for students adequate, improvements ongoing
Support for SEND: Support provided for 17 of 23 SEND students, good infrastructure
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects documented, enabling diverse learning
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St John's School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Devon, South West.
It has 168 students from age 2-19 yr.
Tuition fee £213 to £3,215 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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St John’s is an independent school for children ages 2.5-16 years located on the Devon coast in Sidmouth
With huge playing fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site Forest School, our pupils benefit from a strong pastoral environment with plenty of outdoor activities
St John’s is predominantly a UK day school with boarding for children in Year 5 and above.
As part of an international group of schools, we offer fantastic opportunities to travel and benefit from international students visiting us every term
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With huge playing fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site Forest School, our pupils benefit from a strong pastoral environment with plenty of outdoor activities
St John’s is predominantly a UK day school with boarding for children in Year 5 and above.
As part of an international group of schools, we offer fantastic opportunities to travel and benefit from international students visiting us every term
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.94 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.8 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.61 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.64 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 23.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 31.16 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.06 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.95% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 208 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 44.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 34.82% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 34.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.54 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.33% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 293 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.19% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.14% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 29.54 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.85% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 284 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.52% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 61.56% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.22% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.89% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18 | 29.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.52% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 75.81% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.13% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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