St John's School, Sidmouth
St John's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Sidmouth. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's School in detail
St John's School in its own words
In its own words: "We educate students with the values, knowledge, and skills to build a bright future. St. John´s International School is more than a place of learning; it’s a community where every student finds the support and tools to develop their full potential. Our commitment to excellence distinguishes us as one of the best educational options in the region."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St John's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 48 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John's School.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 60 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
20 January 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
14 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
1 February 2023
Short Visit
12 June 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 October 2018
Regulatory Compliance
20 October 2015
Integrated
20 November 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£9,390 to £15,165
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£34,920
| Reception (per term) | £9,390 a year |
| Year 1 (per term) | £9,720 a year |
| Years 2 - 4 (per term) | £11,355 a year |
| Years 5 - 6 (per term) | £13,395 a year |
| Years 7 - 9 (per term) | £14,640 a year |
| Years 10 - 11 (per term) | £15,165 a year |
| Years 7-11 (boarding) | £34,920 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Devon - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St John's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with St John's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
182 pupils
275 places
93 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sidmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sidmouth
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
26.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
98
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St John's School
Questions parents ask about St John's School
What are GCSE results like at St John's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St John's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St John's School last inspected?
St John's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to St John's School?
St John's School has around 182 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St John's School?
St John's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St John's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's School?
St John's School is at Broadway, Sidmouth, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)