St John's School
St John's School is a small independent school in Essex, taking pupils from the age of two right through to GCSE at sixteen. With around 280 children on roll, it offers an intimate, all-through setting where pupils can progress without the disruption of changing schools. The co-educational, non-denominational ethos suits families looking for a close-knit community. Its compact size means smaller year groups and the chance for staff to know pupils well.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- sound
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
The school prepares pupils for GCSE examinations, with formal entry points including the 11+ at age eleven. In its most recent inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the quality of education to be sound and confirmed that all regulatory standards were met. Pupils' personal development was rated good, suggesting strength in the wider experience alongside academic study.
Head · Mr Andreas Angeli
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, all-through independent school in Essex where children can settle from the early years to GCSE. Best suited to families who value continuity and a community where pupils are known as individuals.
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St John's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.