Destination Schools

As an independent prep school, St John’s academic success is defined by the destination schools our pupils secure for the next stage of their education including prestigious independent schools, highly regarded grammar and state schools.

In 2026, a total of 92 applications secondary school applications resulted in 79 offers and 22 scholarship awards.

As part of the esteemed Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust, we have a long-standing tradition of pupils progressing to Merchant Taylors’ School, alongside a wide range of highly regarded senior schools including:

  • Aldenham School
  • Berkhamsted
  • Bruern Abbey School
  • Chesham Grammar School
  • City of London School
  • Dr Challoner’s Grammar School
  • Eton College
  • Haberdashers’ Boys School
  • Harrow School
  • Hayden School
  • Highgate School
  • John Lyon
  • Merchant Taylors’ School
  • Mill Hill
  • Northwood School
  • Queen Elizabeth’s Boys’ School
  • Radley College
  • Rickmansworth School
  • St Albans School
  • St Clement Danes School
  • St Columba’s College
  • St George’s School
  • St Joan of Arc Catholic School
  • St Paul’s Boys School
  • St Margaret’s School
  • Stowe School
  • The Purcell School
  • Watford Grammar School for Boys
  • Westminster School

Whether pupils are aiming for top-tier boarding schools, selective grammar schools, or highly regarded day schools, St John’s provides expert preparation and tailored support, making us one of the leading prep schools in Greater London for senior school destinations and scholarship success in academic, music, sport, art and design.

We would be delighted to to share more detailed information about recent destinations and outcomes. Please contact our Admissions team to learn more or arrange a visit.

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