Hampton School and St John’s School Leatherhead are both strong independent schools in the Surrey and south-west London area. However, their academic results show some differences in overall attainment, particularly at A-level and GCSE.

Official school websites
https://www.hamptonschool.org.uk/
https://www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk/

A-level results

Hampton School is generally considered one of the more academically selective boys’ schools in the region, and this is reflected in its A-level results.

At Hampton School, a very high proportion of A-level grades are typically awarded at A* or A, placing the school among the strongest performing independent schools academically.

At St John’s School Leatherhead, results are also strong but slightly less concentrated at the very top grades. A significant proportion of A-level grades are usually in the A*–B range.

Both schools therefore achieve very high pass rates, but Hampton School typically has a larger proportion of the very highest grades.

GCSE results

GCSE results show a similar pattern.

St John’s School Leatherhead reports a high percentage of GCSE grades at 9–7, which is strong compared with national averages.

Hampton School also achieves very high GCSE results, with a large majority of grades in the 9–7 range, reflecting the academic selectivity of its intake.

University destinations

Both schools send many students to leading universities.

Students from Hampton School frequently go on to Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as competitive courses such as medicine, engineering and physics.

St John’s School Leatherhead also sends pupils to a wide range of universities including Russell Group institutions, although its ethos is often described as producing well-rounded students rather than focusing purely on academic competition.

Academic profile

The difference in results partly reflects the type of school.

Hampton School is a highly selective academic boys’ day school, with entrance exams that attract very strong academic candidates.

St John’s School Leatherhead is co-educational and slightly broader in its intake, with a strong emphasis on balancing academics with sport, arts and extracurricular activities.

Overall comparison

In simple terms:

• Hampton School tends to achieve higher proportions of A* and A grades, reflecting its very academic intake.
• St John’s School Leatherhead still achieves strong results, particularly at GCSE and A-level, but with slightly fewer top grades overall.
• Both schools send students to leading universities and provide strong academic preparation.

Overall, Hampton School is often seen as more academically selective, while St John’s Leatherhead combines good results with a broader educational approach and a strong focus on pastoral care and extracurricular life.