A message from our Student Leadership
My school, the King John School, is a great and inclusive school. I love that King John is a secure and positive community, encouraging everyone to embody the PRIDE values. The school offers a wide range of opportunities and co-curricular clubs that are exciting and worthwhile from Netball and Hockey to Drama and Book Club. There are so many opportunities to be part of a team and meet and make new friends. Lessons are varied and to a high standard, so you receive a quality education too.
Kate - Principal Student Leader 2025-26
Our school is a place where positivity is part of everything we do. From the moment you arrive, you feel welcomed and supported by both teachers and students. There are loads of opportunities, especially in sport. I’ve taken part in rugby, cross-country and even chess — and each one has given me great memories with teammates and teachers. For me, King John is the perfect place to grow, have fun, and unlock your full potential.
George- Principal Student Leader 2025-26
I believe that King John has a place for every student, whether you’re into art, sports, music, drama, dance, academics and more. Encouraging students to grow in confidence in and out of the classroom, whether it is growing academically or in your character. The core values are constantly shown throughout our days from resilience in the classroom to positivity in the lunch playground. One thing I love about King John is how much support there is, including help in classrooms to clubs such as homework club to make sure every single student is able to complete their work. There are lots of opportunities every day to allow the students at King John to become the person they want to be.
Maddi – Principal Student Leader 2025-26
As Principal Student Leader of King John, I feel really proud to represent a school that has helped me to grow in so many ways. Thanks to the wide range of extra-curricular clubs on offer, I’ve been able to discover my love for sport (especially hockey), something I don’t think I would have found without my teachers. Academically, King John pushes us to achieve our very best, with lessons that spark a genuine interest in the subject and help us to really understand what we are learning. For me, it is the mix of support, challenge and opportunity that makes being part of the KJS community so special.
Sophie – Principal Student Leader 2025-26
King John is a school that constantly supports every student and staff member to help them reach their full potential. Every opportunity that they have to offer promotes excellence and to help them grow as individuals. I am grateful to have learnt how to be a role model within my community by embodying the PRIDE values, teaching me dignity, positivity and integrity in particular. King John’s enriching environment helps me to develop confidence that I did not have before. I believe it is the best place to thrive as a student.
Ellis – Principal Student Leader 2025-26
The King John School is a place which allows you to grow as a person, as well as making you the best you can be. The school is a safe place for everyone to be themselves and there is support available everywhere. I believe that King John has an incredible learning environment which encourages students to strive for the top. This school allows you to be part of over 100 clubs and other opportunities. Throughout my years at King John, I have taken part in rugby, rock school, and Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh. I believe King John is the perfect place for students to achieve their maximum potential and enjoy school life at the same time.
Dylan - Principal Student Leader 2025-26
When I joined, I was the only student from my previous school, which was quite a big step. However, KJS welcomed me straight away and provided everything I needed — from excellent Sixth Form support to countless opportunities to get involved.
Through Student Leadership, I’ve been able to give back to the school community that has given me so much. I help with Tea & Toast in the mornings, making sure students start their day feeling supported, and I’m also involved in our Filmmaking Club, where I get to share creativity and ideas with others.
Being part of leadership has helped me grow as a person and develop new skills, but more importantly, it has shown me how strong and inclusive the King John community is. This school has pushed me to be my best while allowing me to stay true to myself, and I’m grateful to be part of it.
Itunnuoluwa - Head of School
My name is Leo, and I am a Head Student at King John School. I joined the community in Year 12, and during my time here, I have successfully suggested and planned school trips—such as the annual Snowdon hike—and achieved UCAS predicted grades of A*AA. These results were made possible thanks to the excellent resources the school provides, including the VLE, regular teacher feedback, and revision platforms such as Uplearn. The school’s unique structure, with two teachers per subject, has also allowed for more accurate feedback and greater support.
What I love most about KJS is the strong sense of community and belonging that every student experiences. The school regularly organises special events such as Community Cohesion Day, where I had a great time taking part in the sports day activities, including the three-legged race, tug of war, and sack race.
Being at KJS isn’t just about achieving academic excellence—it’s about learning to work with others, supporting the community, and growing as a person.
Leo - Head of School
Hello, my name is Jess, your Head Student of Sixth Form and a Year 13 studying PE, Psychology, English Language, and an EPQ.
I have been at this school since Year 7 and through my time here I have been part of the student leadership, I was a Principal Student Leader during yr11 and was part of the transition team – all of which I have heavily enjoyed.
Throughout my seven years at King John, it has become clear to me that creating a positive community and understanding us as students is everyone's top priority. As a community we have been able to set up charity events, careers fairs and improvements for the better of student's welfare – a few examples within the sixth form alone are the Football and Netball Chairty matches as well as careers opportunities for Post A levels. These events can happen due to the leadership teams within each year group as well as the supporting teachers (the ‘We said, You did’ program) which is what makes this school so special.
My personal goals as Head Student of Sixth Form are to make sure everyone feels valued and have an equal opportunity to thrive. More specifically, I would like to put more emphasis on the importance of extra-curricular and supra-curricular activities are for teens to give them a sense of belonging. Making a wide range of clubs can make school that bit less stressful and provides a rest from studies; within sixth form we have already began this by making a wide range of society’s during our enrichment periods in which you can create, join and become a part of throughout the year.
I am incredibly proud to be part of this school as well as the leadership team, it has allowed to me grow and confidently go into the world after Year 13.
Jess - Head of School
When I first came into King John sixth form, I was expecting a huge leap in studying and more independence as I started my A level journey. Something that I did not expect, however, was how life-changing the experience at King John would be and that's all due to the environment that this school creates.
Since my first day at King John, it was clear that this was not a place you go to study endlessly long hours and take exams. It's where you grow, not just as a pupil but as an individual. The support given here at King John is more than just in the classroom. The teachers don't just teach you for good results, they care for you as a person. They know your goals and aspirations. They will go out of their way willingly to provide you with the additional guidance and support you may need. From giving up their free time outside class and even break times to explain something you're having trouble with, to simply being someone you can talk to when work is getting stressful.
The sixth form itself does everything so well. You’re treated like a young adult, trusted to manage your time and workload, but there’s always a safety net and so much support if you need it. The study spaces are quiet and well resourced. The enrichment opportunities are amazing and there is also a very keen focus on preparing us for our next steps after sixth form whether that's university, apprenticeships or employment.
What makes this school standout is the sense of community. There’s a shared sense of ambition, but also kindness throughout the whole sixth form. Everyone wants you to be successful, and that makes such a positive and inspiring place for everyone.
I can honestly say that coming to this sixth form was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s not just the best school academically, it’s the best place to become the best version of yourself.
Maddison - Head of School
Even as an external student to the King John School, I have been given many opportunities allowing me to have new experiences of which have provided me with many key skills such as in the Castle Point Borough meetings which I have taken part in during my time here, where I was able to work on communication and debating.
The teachers and staff at The King John Sixth from are incredibly supportive and are there to guide students through all their endeavours. I am immensely proud to be a part this community and I am excited to see what the future may hold.
Alexander - Head of School
