St John's Preparatory and Senior School
St. John’s Prep and Senior School offers a nurturing educational journey with high academic standards, strong extracurricular sports programs, and an emphasis on digital literacy. The school provides education from early years through A-level, maintaining consistently strong examination results and university placements.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Hertfordshire for ages 3–19. Selective entry.
- Children aged 3–19.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Latest exam results
In the 2024 A level exams, multiple students achieved top A* grades with placements at prestigious universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, King’s, and Durham. The GCSE cohort secured a stunning 70% A*–A grades, with many students achieving multiple 9/8 grades.
Where leavers go
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 22 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
Recent coverage
St John’s Prep and Senior School achieved notable success in early 2026, including being awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award. The school’s First Form netball team began their league campaign with a 5-0 victory, while the senior rugby team secured a commanding 29-6 win over QE Girls. Additionally, the school ranked in the Top 40 for A-Level success in the UK in 2025, and the Year 7 intake for September 2026 is now full.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | TBC | Closed |
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Inspection
Ofsted — 12 Mar 2019
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
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What kind of child is St John's Preparatory and Senior School best for?+
Independent co-ed school in Hertfordshire for ages 3–19. Selective entry.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
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How do I contact admissions?+
phone on +44 01707 657294 / +44 020 8366 0035 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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