Home About Us ABOUT US ABOUT ST JOHNS ABOUT IES CAREERS AT SJS A LITTLE ABOUT ST JOHN'S SCHOOL We are a thriving, all through, co-educational school with children as young as 2.5 years old and as old as 16. Our curriculum is broad with a strong emphasis on bringing out the very best in all our students. We are proud of our emphasis on traditional values too. There has been a school on the same site here in Sidmouth since 1914, so St John’s has a rich tradition. But it also has a vibrant and exciting future. We look forward to sharing it with you. BLOG Events About St John’s Staff About IES Nursery NURSERY ABOUT NURSERY HOW WE LEARN NURSERY LIFE WATCH NURSERY IN ACTION ABOUT OUR NURSERY Our Nursery is a thriving, dynamic part of St John’s where provide an exceptional environment for our children to explore, question, investigate, create and imagine. Our children are encouraged to learn through play and exploration, using our main activity room, our sand and craft areas, our outside area and the wider school grounds for Forest School, Swimming, Music, PE and Spanish. Junior JUNIOR ABOUT JUNIORS HOW WE LEARN SPORT/MUSIC/ART/DRAMA CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS WELCOME FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL LEAD YEAR 6 PERSONAL PROJECTS ABOUT OUT JUNIOR CURRICULUM Pupils in the Junior School at St John’s study a mixture of the National Curriculum along with an innovative 'learning-led' Inquiry curriculum which aims to prepare pupils for the intellectual challenges of further education and their future careers. This focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, academic risk taker and problem-solver, both in the classroom and in the world outside, using our unique International Perspective in addition to links with our sister schools in Europe, South Africa and the Americas. WATCH RECEPTION IN ACTION Senior SENIOR ABOUT SENIORS CURRICULUM SPORT/MUSIC/ART/DRAMA LIFE IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL WELCOME FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL LEAD ABOUT OUR SENIOR CURRICULUM Senior School at St John’s offers a stimulating and value-added programme based on the National Curriculum, combined with a series of individual and theme-based projects to investigate and extend all topics, culminating in GCSEs and IGCSEs in Year 11. International INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME BOARDING: FROM AGES 11-16 SHORT COURSE WEEKENDS & EVENINGS INTERNATIONAL STUDY For many years, St John’s has provided a wide range of flexible study options for international students, ranging from Short Courses, through to full inclusion in mainstream school. Most importantly, we aim to help students realise their potential, whether they are staying with us for one term or for the whole of their school life. Admissions ADMISSIONS UK ADMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FEES OPEN EVENTS ST JOHN'S SCHOOL PROSPECTUS ADMISSIONS PROCESS Welcome to St. John's School! We are delighted that you are considering joining our vibrant community. Our admissions process is designed to be welcoming and straightforward, ensuring that each prospective student feels valued and understood. At St. John's, we prioritise finding the right fit for each child, offering a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. We invite you to explore our educational offerings and experience our warm community firsthand. Our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through every step, answering any questions you may have and providing support as you embark on this exciting journey. Please contact us to arrange a personal tour BOOK A TOUR UK Admissions International Admissions Fees Open Events Summer Boarding BOARDING ACCOMMODATION AROUND SCHOOL TIMETABLE, ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES AROUND OUR REGION BOARDING FAMILY MEET THE HEAD OF BOARDING BOARDING AT ST JOHN'S SCHOOL St John's has a well established boarding community that offers students, from many different cultures and backgrounds, the opportunity to excel in an extremely safe and caring family environment. We host students from around the world to board in school, either as weekly boarders or full-boarders. We look forward to welcoming you into boarding at St. John's with our fabulous facilities and excellent location in the seaside town of Sidmouth on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. BOARDING HANDBOOK Boarding information Guardianship/Welfare Around our region Parents PARENTS UNIFORM TRANSPORT HANDBOOKS, FORMS & POLICIES LETTERBANK & ASSEMBLY SPEECHES MEET THE MATRONFAQS PUBLICATIONS CALENDAR PTFAPARENTS PORTAL E-SAFETY TERM DATES 2025/2026 Term Dates2024/2025 Term Dates Uniform Transport Policies & Handbooks Letterbank FAQs Publications Term Dates PTFA Contact Us CONTACT US CONTACT US FIND US HIRE FACILITIES FIND US We are easily accessible from London, Bristol and Exeter (all with international airports) and transport to and from airports can be arranged at the beginning and end of half term/term. The school has its own minibus service for day children and Homestay boarders, which serves the surrounding districts including Exeter, Exmouth, Axminster, Honiton and Lyme Regis. Find Us Hire Facilities Book A Visit
We are a thriving, all through, co-educational school with children as young as 2.5 years old and as old as 16. Our curriculum is broad with a strong emphasis on bringing out the very best in all our students. We are proud of our emphasis on traditional values too. There has been a school on the same site here in Sidmouth since 1914, so St John’s has a rich tradition. But it also has a vibrant and exciting future. We look forward to sharing it with you.
Our Nursery is a thriving, dynamic part of St John’s where provide an exceptional environment for our children to explore, question, investigate, create and imagine. Our children are encouraged to learn through play and exploration, using our main activity room, our sand and craft areas, our outside area and the wider school grounds for Forest School, Swimming, Music, PE and Spanish.
Pupils in the Junior School at St John’s study a mixture of the National Curriculum along with an innovative 'learning-led' Inquiry curriculum which aims to prepare pupils for the intellectual challenges of further education and their future careers. This focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, academic risk taker and problem-solver, both in the classroom and in the world outside, using our unique International Perspective in addition to links with our sister schools in Europe, South Africa and the Americas.
Senior School at St John’s offers a stimulating and value-added programme based on the National Curriculum, combined with a series of individual and theme-based projects to investigate and extend all topics, culminating in GCSEs and IGCSEs in Year 11.
For many years, St John’s has provided a wide range of flexible study options for international students, ranging from Short Courses, through to full inclusion in mainstream school. Most importantly, we aim to help students realise their potential, whether they are staying with us for one term or for the whole of their school life.
Welcome to St. John's School! We are delighted that you are considering joining our vibrant community. Our admissions process is designed to be welcoming and straightforward, ensuring that each prospective student feels valued and understood. At St. John's, we prioritise finding the right fit for each child, offering a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. We invite you to explore our educational offerings and experience our warm community firsthand. Our dedicated admissions team is here to guide you through every step, answering any questions you may have and providing support as you embark on this exciting journey.
Please contact us to arrange a personal tour
St John's has a well established boarding community that offers students, from many different cultures and backgrounds, the opportunity to excel in an extremely safe and caring family environment. We host students from around the world to board in school, either as weekly boarders or full-boarders. We look forward to welcoming you into boarding at St. John's with our fabulous facilities and excellent location in the seaside town of Sidmouth on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
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We are easily accessible from London, Bristol and Exeter (all with international airports) and transport to and from airports can be arranged at the beginning and end of half term/term. The school has its own minibus service for day children and Homestay boarders, which serves the surrounding districts including Exeter, Exmouth, Axminster, Honiton and Lyme Regis.
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