Sixth Form News

As you read our newsletter, you will see that it is full of amazing accounts of how our students have made the most of their own special gifts, living life to the full, whilst supporting those less fortunate than ourselves. The joy and fulfilment that our young people generate, when they commit themselves to the many activities outlined in this newsletter, enrich our whole community and, on behalf of
A fantastic Christmas event at St John's School and Sixth Form
Saturday 9th December
10:00 till 12:30
Come & find out about St John's A-Level and vocational courses in a warm and friendly environment.



A group of 25 Sixth Form students and staff returned this week after an amazing two weeks in Iquitos, Peru working alongside Joe Plumb and The Peru Mission. The group assisted with the building of dining facilities in a local school and led workshops and activities at a children’s centre.

July 2017

Dear Parents/Carers,

Take the chance to try out the subjects you have selected for study. Talk further to teachers and find out more about the content of the course in assisting you in making your own personal curriculum.

These two days offer an opportunity to experience A Level and BTEC Level 3 lessons as part of a process that helps us, together, make informed decisions on which might be the most suitable and effective courses for you in September.

Year 12 and 13 Pilgrimage Walk from Finchale Abbey to Durham Cathedral

Year 12 students are holding a Charity Christmas fair on 13th December for all students from year 7-10. The nominated charities the Year 12 students have chosen are Cancer research and Project Peru.
  • Quarter of all A level grades are A*-A
  • Half of all level 3 course grades were A*-B or equivalent
  • 56% of A level course grades were A*-B grades
  • 100% pass rate for all A level and vocational courses
  • 64% for General level courses (H&SC, Bus, IT, Sport) achieved Distinction */Distinction
  • 45% for technical  level courses (Engineering, Travel & Tourism) achieved Distinction */Distinction

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