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15:58 PM - 19 Dec 2025

Wishing everyone a happy and restful Christmas break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 5th January 2026— StJohnsAberdare () Dec 19, 2025

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15:02 PM - 19 Dec 2025

Congratulations to our ‘Golden Ticket’ Attendance winners. From more than 450 eligible pupils our lucky winners collected their golden tickets and £25 Amazon voucher. Truly deserved— StJohnsAberdare () Dec 19, 2025

13:58 PM - 19 Dec 2025

RT  : Christmas arrived  today! We are very blessed to have Bryn Sion Church supporting our families.  You have r…— StJohnsAberdare () Dec 19, 2025

05:51 AM - 18 Dec 2025

RT  : Our Carol Service at St Elvan’s Church captured the many talents of our amazing pupils  . Congratulations to…— StJohnsAberdare () Dec 18, 2025

05:41 AM - 18 Dec 2025

Our Carol Service at St Elvan’s Church captured the many talents of our amazing pupils . Congratulations to our readers and musicians, as well as the adults, both staff and volunteers, who helped us come to letter and celebrate this Christmas season 🙏🏻— Marc Belli () December 18, 2025

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20:01 PM - 15 Dec 2025

Christmas arrived today! We are very blessed to have Bryn Sion Church supporting our families. You have reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas - love, hope, joy. Thank you to you all 🎄 ‘It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air’ 🎄 pic.twitter.com/3cr5G71alu— KS3 St John’s () December 15, 2025

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20:56 PM - 14 Dec 2025

On the last day of term, Friday 19th December 2025), we will celebrate a Christmas Jumper Day to raise valuable funds for . Donations of £1 or more will go to a worthy cause — StJohnsAberdare () Dec 14, 2025

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11:59 AM - 11 Dec 2025

Our First Edition of our new School Magazine, 'Saints' is available to view. Please take some time to read about the rich and varied events at St John's this term online.fliphtml5.com/fggls/l…— StJohnsAberdare () Dec 11, 2025

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11:23 AM - 1 Dec 2025

Our Annual Carol Service will be held at St Elvan's Church, Aberdare at 7.00pm on Wednesday 17th December 2025. Families and friends of the school are all welcome — StJohnsAberdare () Dec 1, 2025

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17:53 PM - 27 Nov 2025

Congratulations to our Year 12 Debate Team who won the first heat of the MACE competition. They will progress to the next round in due course. Well done to Luke, Clem and Sophie— StJohnsAberdare () Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Admissions

Around 100 places are offered to students in each year group within the the sixth form. Current students at school are given priority of admission, providing they meet entry requirements. However, each year we admit a number of students from other schools in the local and wider area who wish to attend our sixth form.

Students who apply for a place at Sixth Form do so knowing that the school aims to provide an education based on Christian principles and therefore governors expect all students to play an active role in our school ethos.

Admissions for September 2025
Year 11 students (existing and external) are invited to attend our Open Evening on Wednesday 19th November 2025. This will commence from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. There will be a presentation from the Head of Sixth Form and Executive Headteacher at 5.30pm, followed by an opportunity to visit subjects and speak to students/staff about the various courses on offer.

Application forms are available on the evening and via the website. To support with curriculum planning, please complete and return these by Monday 15th December 2025.

Entry Requirements/Pathways

ROUTE ONE

3 A Levels and AdvSBW

For students who expect to achieve 5 or more A*-C grades in full course GCSE subjects, which include at least 3 or more B grades. Courses equivalent to GCSE do not count.

ROUTE TWO

3 A Levels /BTECs and AdvSBW

For students who expect to achieve 5 or more A*-C grades in a mixture of GCSE subjects (and equivalent), who predominantly achieve C grades. This 'combination route' is strongly recommended for students who fall into this category.


Most A Level subjects have an entry requirement of at least a C grade at GCSE. However, there are additional entry criteria for certain subjects

  • for individual science A Levels, you must have achieved at least a B grade in Triple or Double GCSE science at Higher Tier, and, in addition, at least a B grade in mathematics at Higher Tier if you want to study physics;
  • for A Level mathematics, you must have achieved at least a C Grade in both GCSE mathematics and GCSE numeracy and at least one B grade in either subject at Higher Tier; and
  • for A Level English literature, you must have achieved at least a C Grade in both GCSE English language and GCSE English literature and at least one B grade in either subject.

Please be aware, the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (AdvSBW) qualification is a compulsory element of both curriculum pathways.