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08:47 AM - 17 Nov 2025

Congratulation to Harrison, Year 9, who will represent Wales in golf world championship in Malaga this spring. This will see Harrison earn 750 virtue points 🙌🏻— StJohnsAberdare () Nov 17, 2025

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07:11 AM - 13 Nov 2025

We are looking for an experienced leader to become our new Headteacher from September 2026. Please click on the link to download the application pack and to find out more about our school. The deadline for applications is 12.00pm on 27th November 2025  eteach.com/careers/stjohnbap…— StJohnsAberdare () Nov 13, 2025

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17:08 PM - 9 Nov 2025

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15:48 PM - 5 Nov 2025

A number of our key stage 3 students have been selected for representative honours in several sporting disciplines. Our congratulations to them all. They are also well on their way to securing the bronze level  within our Virtue Programme 🙌🏻      — StJohnsAberdare () Nov 5, 2025

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07:05 AM - 22 Oct 2025

Our Sixth Form Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 19th November 2025. Existing Year 11 students/families, as well as students/families from other schools, are welcome to attend— StJohnsAberdare () Oct 22, 2025

20:55 PM - 7 Oct 2025

A reminder that the deadline for applications for the new Year 7 (for September 2026) is 12.00pm on Friday 10th October 2025— StJohnsAberdare () Oct 7, 2025

19:18 PM - 26 Sep 2025

Our Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9) Information Evening will be held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 1st October 2025. We look forward to welcoming families for us to outline our support for the year ahead— StJohnsAberdare () Sep 26, 2025

20:27 PM - 25 Sep 2025

Thank you to the many families who attended our Open Evening. It was lovely to welcome you. Our students had a great time meeting you. The deadline for applications is Friday 10th October at 12.00pm. Click on link for more details https://t.co/qjwKQZoPVY— Marc Belli () September 25, 2025

17:59 PM - 13 Sep 2025

Our Sixth Form Information Evening for families of Year 12 and 13 students takes place on Wednesday 17th September 2025. This will commence in the main hall at 6.00pm. We look forward to welcoming you all— StJohnsAberdare () Sep 13, 2025

08:54 AM - 4 Sep 2025

Our Key Stage 4 Information Evening for families of Year 10 and 11 pupils will take place on Wednesday 10th September 2025. This will commence in the main hall at 6.00pm. We look forward to welcoming you all— StJohnsAberdare () Sep 4, 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.