St John's School, Leatherhead
St John's School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Leatherhead. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's School in detail
St John's School in its own words
In its own words: "People are what makes this school special. From the inquisitive, happy children who grow into confident, articulate young adults during their time here, to our talented, dedicated staff who teach, care for, and guide our pupils, we know that - together - we achieve more."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead a school where warmth, curiosity and purpose shape daily life. Having returned in 2023 with a clear vision for its future, I am proud to see our community thrive as we build on all that makes St John’s exceptional. Our mission, which underpins all we do, reflects this commitment to both kindness and opportunity."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 12 March 2027, an open day on Saturday 24 April 2027 and an open day on Thursday 10 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St John's School are Little Downsend Leatherhead (0.1 miles), Downsend School (0.4 miles), City of London Freemen's School (1.7 miles) and RGS Surrey Hills (2 miles).
Little Downsend LeatherheadDownsend SchoolCity of London Freemen's SchoolRGS Surrey Hills
Where pupils go next
Of the 113 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 78% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 305 pupils (34.2%) received SEN support and 3 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leatherhead Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garlands Road (adjacent), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 September 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
1 July 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
17 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
Integrated
28 January 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£25,449 to £34,710
depending on year group
| Termly Lower School Fee Base | £25,449 a year |
| Termly Lower School Fee inc VAT | £30,540 a year |
| Termly Senior School Fee Base | £28,926 a year |
| Termly Senior School Fee inc VAT | £34,710 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Leatherhead - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from St John's School
Celebrating 175 Years of St John’s at Heritage Open Day
14 Sep 2026
Celebrating 175 Years of St John’s
1 Sep 2026
Class of 2026 Celebrates Outstanding GCSE Success
20 Aug 2026
Class of 2026 Celebrates Outstanding A Level Results
13 Aug 2026
From Oxford to Apprenticeships: St John’s Pupils Explore Their Futures
6 Aug 2026
National Awards and Industry Recognition for St John’s Journalists
31 Jul 2026
From St John's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St John's School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 29 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
7 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
94%
Near capacity
892 pupils
950 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leatherhead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leatherhead
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
305
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
34.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
892
Total Pupils
482
Boys
410
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 September 2025.
How many pupils go to St John's School?
St John's School has around 892 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 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 29 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 7 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's School?
St John's School is at Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)