Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
327 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Seven |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
British= 93%
|
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GCSE, BTEC, NVQ, EBAC
|
| Results in these examinations |
Our results are published on our website |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies depending on the work set. Homework is never set for the next day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
56% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
1:1 support where needed |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By challenging them even further, to enable them to reach their true potential. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
SEN review is required to ensure that we can meet a student's specific requirements.
|
| Waiting list |
Not usually |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
NA |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:00 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
In addition to various sports clubs and activities we also have a Rock Band, Mountain Bike club, Drama club, Art club, board game club. We also run the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Crest Award in Science, the Arts Award and participate in the Model United Nations. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Swimming, Netball, Athletics, Volleyball, Trampolining, Gym, Basketball, Rounders, Tennis, Table tennis and Cricket |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football and Netball teams, who compete against other schools in Cyprus. Inter-house annual Sports Day event alongside another school. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming Pool, Fully functioning Gym suit, 2x Sports Hall, Squash Court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St John’s School is a small but vibrant 11-18 state secondary school serving the military community in British Forces Cyprus (BFC) as well as the local British, ex-pat community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our lessons are class-room based, with teachers varying their approach depending on thier students. |