Description
Dean Close St John's is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 0 to 14 (Gender - 0 to 14 )
Set in beautiful surroundings, overlooking Chepstow Castle, Dean Close St John's offers exceptional co-educational schooling for children aged 3 - 13 years. Childhood at Dean Close St John's School. It is more than an education, it's a profound feeling of freedom - a chance to climb trees, get muddy knees and light fires, to take risks and to be challenged, to laugh and build lifelong friendships. Independence to explore their learning, both inside and outside the classroom, is an essential ingredient of every child’s educational journey. When combined with nurturing creativity, children are shaped into curious, resilient and outstanding learners, whose focus is not merely on a destination but on the skills acquired and honed along the way.
Facilities
Pre-Prep
They believe Dean Close St John’s Pre-Prep provides the best start for your child - academically, socially and personally. All of our Pre-Prep staff are passionate about ensuring your child settles into school life and enjoys learning from the very beginning. Every member of staff knows each child individually, which gives our pupils the confidence to try new things and take risks - both essential to aiding child development.The small class size has benefitted our daughter both in terms of focussed attention from teaching staff – hearing her read daily – and in her forming really close relationships quicker than she might have in a larger group. As parents, it’s great to feel such a sense of community with other mums and dads and with the school itself.
Prep
At St John’s Preparatory we welcome pupils aged 7 and above. They endeavour to develop a passion for life and this is nurtured in a secure environment, where individuality is celebrated. We encourage freedom and exploration in learning; the independence to explore what learning means to each pupil, inside and outside the classroom.Every lesson, activity and club is an opportunity to stretch young minds at Dean Close St John’s. Whether that is in our outdoor classroom, at STEM club, in the Art and Design studio, in the swimming pool, at reading time with their friends or at Forest School, every moment is an opportunity to fire children’s curiosity about the world and help them to explore it.
Features
Things to note
Co-Curricular
Dean Close St John’s provides a wonderful array of extra-curricular activities and children have ample opportunity to develop responsibility, independence and leadership skills. Alongside their education, through co-curricular activities, children are taught to respect themselves and each other, giving them morals and principles that secure St John’s in their hearts for life.The variety of provision within the co-curriculum at Dean Close St. John's ensures that music, sport and drama all play an integral part in the children’s lives.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
10.41 miles
