Welcome to The King John School
We believe that post-16 education is the crucial time for students to develop their interests and aspirations. To enable our students to reach their potential and be happy and successful learners, we strive to create a caring, supportive and aspirational learning community, with high expectation and opportunities for all.Our varied curriculum pathways offer a wide range of A Level, Level 3 BTEC and contemporary vocational courses. This ensures that students are able to pursue their specific interests and develop the academic skills to flourish in their chosen next steps.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
2,108 Total
No. of Boys
1,063 (50.4%)
No. of Girls
1,045 (49.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
23.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.49%
A*/A grades
17.96%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
87%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
45%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
16%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 10, 2025
Application Deadline for Internal
Dec 1, 2025
Application Deadline for External
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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September 2021
Apprenticeship
“Big shout out to the King John Sixth Form for always creating an alternative pathway for students! Definitely would not be where I am today without their continuous help and support during my A Levels!”
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |