Offers of a Place
Attainment tests are administered as a basis for assessing future progress and to ensure a match between the school’s teaching programme and the ability of the prospective pupil.
We expect pupils and parents to fully support the school ethos in matters of work, disposition, full participation in the life of the school as well as adherence to codes of conduct and appearance.
Evaluations of the pupil’s academic potential and social awareness are made by staff in considering making an offer of a place. The final decision to allocate a place at St John’s College rests with the Headteacher who is advised by senior colleagues.
Entry into year 10 and year 11 is generally discouraged due to differing GCSE courses between schools. However, each application is considered on its merits and the final decision rests with the Headteacher.
Year System at St John’s College
St John’s College has a system of naming year groups according to the age that pupils will reach in that academic year. For example, pupils in R12 (‘R’ stands for ‘rising’) will have their 12th birthday during the course of that academic year. Accordingly, R12 is the equivalent of ‘Year 7’ in the maintained sector, while R8 is the equivalent of ‘Year 3’.
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