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16:52 PM - 19 Dec 2024

St John's closes for the Christmas recess and we look forward to welcoming pupils and staff on Monday 6th January 2025. Wishing everyone a very happy and holy Christmas pic.twitter.com/WNtjeHNe1n— StJohnsAberdare () December 19, 2024

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20:25 PM - 18 Dec 2024

Throughout this week, pupils and staff have been exploring the true meaning of Christmas with reading, music and prayer. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Carol Service this evening pic.twitter.com/qtvVjSRRjA— StJohnsAberdare () December 18, 2024

06:35 AM - 17 Dec 2024

The Carol Service due to take place at St Fagans will now take place in the school hall. Wednesday 18th December at 6pm.— StJohnsAberdare () December 17, 2024

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20:45 PM - 13 Dec 2024

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! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/FTX7orfoKO— StJohnsAberdare () December 13, 2024

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14:25 PM - 12 Dec 2024

Year 12 helping prepare for Company at Christmas which is held in our school on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/e0rDrt7yuf— Mrs Long () December 12, 2024

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11:55 AM - 11 Dec 2024

We look forward to welcoming pupils, family, staff and friends to our Christmas Carol Service, which takes place at St Fagan's Church, Aberdare at 6.00pm pic.twitter.com/c5l81tkJNC— StJohnsAberdare () December 11, 2024

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14:44 PM - 10 Dec 2024

Thank you to all pupils/parents/carers of for their generous donations for Company at Christmas. Your generosity will help so many. pic.twitter.com/SLnrtY3CqO— Mrs Long () December 10, 2024

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10:01 AM - 10 Dec 2024

Fantastic to see Year 10 pupils develop their CPR skills as part of their ASDAN qualification. Invaluable skills 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/O6bWufwkJk— Marc Belli () December 10, 2024

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20:01 PM - 20 Nov 2024

Tomorrow All welcome. pic.twitter.com/aW3jTAZOvX— Mrs Long () November 20, 2024

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18:06 PM - 20 Nov 2024

It has been a pleasure to take part in the Christmas Card Appeal this year. As a school community we have gathered approximately 500 cards which have been filled with festive messages by staff and pupils for isolated elderly people in our community. pic.twitter.com/9qRZGlKFp0— SJB Literacy and Numeracy () November 20, 2024

Sixth Form Admissions

Up to a maximum of 120 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 SJB 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 Tuesday 19th November 2024. This will commence from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. There will be a presentation from the Head of Sixth Form and Executive Headteacher at 4.00pm, repeated at 5.00pm. There will also be an opportunity to visit subjects and speak to students/staff about the various courses on offer.

Application forms are available and should be completed by Monday 16th December 2024.

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.