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Admissions Prospectus

Welcome to St John Baptist CiW High School, Aberdare

St John Baptist is an Anglican 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, situated in Aberdare. At St John's, we are committed to providing the highest quality learning experiences, a strong pastoral system and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities. We strive to instil within our pupils the values of faith and belief; care and compassion; respect and tolerance; responsibility and trust; and aspiration and success. We firmly believe, these values enable pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to flourish. Read More

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News & Events

Posted on: 10th June 2025

Murder at Mistletoe Manor (Year 10 Teamwork Event)

Families and friends are welcome to join our Year 10 Teamwork class to a 'Murder Mystery Event' on Thursday 26th June 2025. Tickets are priced at £10 per person. Click on the link to purchase your ticket(s). We look forward to seeing as many people there as possible.

Posted on: 31st January 2025

Public Speaking Success

Congratulations to our fantastic team who have progressed to the regional final of the ESU Public Speaking Competition. A particular well done to Luke ("Best Speaker") and Maya ("Best Questioner").

Posted on: 13th December 2024

WJEC Innocation Award

Year 13 student and Head Boy, Dylan, attended the WJEC Innocation Awards in the Senedd yesterday. With over 1,000 students undertaking AS design and technology last year, this is a highly competitive field. We are proud that Dylan secured second place. Congratulations, Dylan!

Posted on: 21st November 2024

Debating and Public Speaking Success

Congratulations to the St John's debate team and spublic speaking teams who have successfully progressed within the ESU Debating and Public Speaking Competitions. Maya and Lilybelle and Luke performed exceptionally well in the public speaking competition, with Luke winning the, 'best speaker' and Maya named, 'best questioner'. Our debating team o...

Posted on: 15th November 2024

St John's Does "Children In Need"

Pupils and staff at St John's have shown their support for Children In Need, with a variety of events that have raised a staggering £3,406. The Charity Committee coordinated a pupils and staff walk/run at Aberdare Park on Thursday 14th November 2024. The completed walk/run spanned approximately eight-miles. Pupils/staff were greeted by members of the public, who dona...

Posted on: 24th October 2024

HEADTEACHER VACANCY

St John's is looking for a talented and suitably experienced senior leader to join us as our new Headteacher from September 2025. The Governing Body, pupils and staff are looking for a new Headteacher who is a practising Christian, committed to exemplifying the distinctive Christian values and ethos of St John’s; passionate about delivering high-quality educ...

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Examination Results

5A*C inc EM

Pupils who achieved 5 or more A*C grades (including English and mathematics)

5A*C

Pupils who achieved 5 or more A*C grades

Best 9 Score

Average score across best nine qualifications (inc. EMS)

Contact Us

Executive Headteacher Marc Belli

Glan Road, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 8BW

T: 01685 875414
E: stjohns5@hwbcymru.net

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