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Welcome to Sir John Leman High School

Welcome to Sir John Leman High School and Sixth Form. Our school has a rich and prestigious history; thousands of students have walked the halls of our magnificent building all in pursuit of the same excellence that we strive for today. As a parent and Headteacher, I am keenly aware of the hopes and aspirations parents and students invest in education. We all want our children to be happy, confident and secure and to enjoy the most formative years of their lives. We want them to be supported and challenged in equal measure, so they achieve their goals and realise their dreams.“Achievement for all and aspiring for excellence” is school motto that we live by. At Sir John Leman we pride ourselves on ensuring high ambitions and expectations of all our students. We expose them to a challenging curriculum and encourage them to work hard, be committed, conduct themselves well and treat fellow members of our learning community with respect. Our ethos is not just words on paper but can be seen and felt as you walk through our school.The success of a student is not measured by their attainment alone but also by the development of their character. The school has a strong emphasis on personal development and a relentless focus on improving learning which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school. We place great emphasis on achievement, in all forms. Academic Awards Evenings are part of a wide range of ways in which excellence in its varied forms, is celebrated.Our house system has been a traditional feature of the school for many years and is at the heart of our pastoral care. The varied house events allow students of all skills and abilities to demonstrate a positive contribution.By the time our pupils have completed their 7 year learning journey they have developed the cultural capital, the resilience and drive to embrace all life has to offer. We are delighted to have been recognised by the Department for Education as one of the highest improving schools in the country and by Ofsted for having outstanding Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. Although our website is full of information about the school, our biggest ambassadors are our students. Should you wish to find out more please contact the school to arrange a visit, they would be more than happy to show you around. Ms S HartshornHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,439 Total

No. of Boys

711 (49.4%)

No. of Girls

728 (50.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

8.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.59%

A*/A grades

14.44%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:41%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:8%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

47%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

15%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:14%
England:26%

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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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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 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 28 - Jun 4


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Enrichment Activities

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Sixth Form is about so much more than just your academic studies. Throughout your time with us, we will offer you a range of extra-curricular and super-curricular opportunities that will enable you to enhance your CV above and beyond your academic studies.

EPQ
This level 3 qualification suits students who wish to pursue a particular area of study, and who are committed to develop themselves as independent learners. EPQ supports students in developing the skills that are highly valued by both universities and employers. The course is assessed entirely via coursework and students may choose to produce a project that is either entirely written or is a mixture of practical and written work. Students are also required to present their project to a small audience at the end of the year. EPQ also helps you with UCAS points - EPQ is valued at 50% of a full A level in the UCAS tariff. In addition, EPQ can persuade universities to make you an offer that may be a reduced offer in comparison to other candidates. This is because EPQ provides very clear evidence that you have interests and ability which go beyond the A-Level curriculum. It demonstrates clearly that you are capable of undertaking the kind of independent reading, research, and essay writing that is the mainstay of most undergraduate degrees.
Learning Support
Many students gain invaluable communication skills and a great sense of achievement through working as Learning Support Assistants in main school classes. Students are able to liaise with teachers in a subject of their choice to organise lessons to work in and develop strategies to help groups and individual students. It might be that students choose to complete Learning Support alongside another Enrichment activity.
Recreational PE
This activity does not result in a formal qualification but is an opportunity for students to use the sports facilities on offer at The Venue at the SJLJHS site to keep fit / develop sporting skills. It might be that students choose to complete Recreational PE alongside another Enrichment activity.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed