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St John's College School
Independent school · Cambridgeshire
| Address | 73 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AB |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–13 |
| Pupils | 376 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01223353532 |
| Website | http://www.sjcs.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Half terms start at the end of the normal school day on the Fridays listed; terms end at lunchtime on the last day.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten and Transition 1 (Reception and Year 1) | £7,010.00 |
| Transition 2 (Year 2) | £7,230.00 |
| Forms 1-6 (Years 3-8) | £8,670.00 |
| Boarders | £13,920.00 |
| Choristers | £4,335.00 |
| Flexi-boarding (ad hoc), per night | £79.00 |
| Termly boarding (booked for the term), per night | £66.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £600.00
With effect from 1 September 2026; fees inclusive of VAT, lunch for day pupils, meals and laundry for boarders and choristers, and many clubs. Deposit is the Acceptance and Entry Fee. Waiters £11 per session/hour (VAT exempt).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, 7+
Tour the school and meet the Head Teacher, then register (£120 including VAT). Main entry points are 4+ (Reception/Kindergarten) and 7+ (Year 3), with other years when space allows. Assessments are age-appropriate: informal at 4+; a visit for Years 1-2; English and Maths papers for Years 3-5; Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning plus informal interview for Years 6-8.
- Informal assessment at 4+
- English and Maths assessment (Years 3-5)
- Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning plus informal interview (Years 6-8)
- School report and confidential reference
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.