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| established = {{Start date and age|1661}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.choirschools.org.uk/school/st-johns-college-school/|publisher=The [[Choir Schools' Association]]|title=St John's College School|accessdate=28 Feb 2017}}</ref><ref name="salzman">{{Cite book|title=A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely: Volume 2.|editor= L F Salzman|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=1948|pages=337–338}}</ref>
| established = {{Start date and age|1661}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.choirschools.org.uk/school/st-johns-college-school/|publisher=The [[Choir Schools' Association]]|title=St John's College School|accessdate=28 Feb 2017}}</ref><ref name="salzman">{{Cite book|title=A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely: Volume 2.|editor= L F Salzman|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=1948|pages=337–338}}</ref>
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'''St John's College School''' is a co-educational [[Preparatory school (UK)|preparatory school]] founded in the 17th century for the education of the [[chorister]]s of the [[Choir of St John's College, Cambridge]], England. The 20 choristers are educated in the school, which comprises 460 boys and girls aged 4–13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/england/cambridgeshire/cambridge/st-johns-college-school/|publisher=[[Independent Schools Council]]|title=St John's College School|accessdate=28 Feb 2017}}</ref> The current Head Master is Neil Chippington. The school is divided into two halves, Byron house for KG, T1, T2, Form 1 and Form 2 (Reception - Year 4) whilst the 2nd part of the school, further up Grange Road, is in charge of Forms 3-6 (Years 5-8).
'''St John's College School''' is a co-educational [[Preparatory school (UK)|preparatory school]] founded in the 17th century for the education of the [[chorister]]s of the [[Choir of St John's College, Cambridge]], England. The 20 choristers are educated in the school, which comprises 460 boys and girls aged 4–13.<ref>{{cite web |title=College School |url=https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/england/cambridgeshire/cambridge/st |accessdate=28 Feb 2017}}{{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref> The Head Master is Neil Chippington. The school is divided into two halves, Byron house for KG, T1, T2, Form 1 and Form 2 (Reception - Year 4) whilst the 2nd part of the school, further up Grange Road, is in charge of Forms 3-6 (Years 5 - 8).


The school has been awarded national Best Prep School and national Best Prep School Head in the [[Tatler]] Schools Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Boarding Schools Association|url=http://www.boarding.org.uk/schools/details/280/St-John-s-College-School|title=St John's College School}}</ref> The most recent integrated inspection by the [[Independent Schools Inspectorate]] in 2013 rated the school as excellent across all categories apart from the quality of pupils’ achievements
The school has been awarded national Best Prep School and national Best Prep School Head in the [[Tatler]] Schools Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Boarding Schools Association|url=http://www.boarding.org.uk/schools/details/280/St-John-s-College-School|title=St John's College School}}</ref> The most recent integrated inspection by the [[Independent Schools Inspectorate]] in 2013 rated the school as excellent across all categories apart from the quality of pupils’ achievements
and learning which was graded "exceptional".<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Restless School|author=Blatchford, Roy|year=2014|ISBN=978-1909717077|page=75}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=http://isischools.devprocess.com/DownloadReport.aspx?t=c&r=GRT6989_20130514.pdf&s=6989|title=St John's College School - Integrated Inspection|publisher=[[Independent Schools Inspectorate]]|year=2013}}</ref> Although exhibiting strength across all subject areas, as a choir school St John's is particularly successful in music. Between 2008 and 2013, 48 pupils obtained music awards to senior schools, including many non-choristers.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Music in Independent Schools| authors=Morris, Andrew & Bannar, Rainbow|ISBN=978-1843839675|pages=327–328| year=2015}}</ref>
and learning which was graded "exceptional".<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Restless School|author=Blatchford, Roy|year=2014|isbn=978-1909717077|page=75|publisher=John Catt Educational }}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=http://isischools.devprocess.com/DownloadReport.aspx?t=c&r=GRT6989_20130514.pdf&s=6989|title=St John's College School - Integrated Inspection|publisher=[[Independent Schools Inspectorate]]|year=2013}}</ref> Although exhibiting strength across all subject areas, as a choir school St John's is particularly successful in music. Between 2008 and 2013, 48 pupils obtained music awards to senior schools, including many non-choristers.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Music in Independent Schools|author1=Morris, Andrew |author2=Bannar, Rainbow |isbn=978-1843839675|pages=327–328| year=2015|publisher=Boydell & Brewer }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The school is believed to have been founded in 1661 with the appointment of "Mr Loosemore" to act as organist and for "lerning the choristers".<ref name="salzman" /> Two endowments in the early 1680s in particular secured the continuous history of the Choir from the [[English Restoration|Restoration]] onwards. The 22nd Master of St John's, [[Peter Gunning|Bishop Gunning]], gave money to support the 'maintenance of some singing youths'. The Senior Fellow, John Ambrose, set up a fund for the 'maintenance of a Quire in the Chapel'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupId=20737|title=St John's College School Choir website|accessdate=2008-02-21}}</ref>
The school is believed to have been founded in 1661 with the appointment of "[[George Loosemore|Mr Loosemore]]" to act as organist and for "lerning the choristers".<ref name="salzman" /> Two endowments in the early 1680s in particular secured the continuous history of the Choir from the [[English Restoration|Restoration]] onwards. The 22nd Master of St John's, [[Peter Gunning|Bishop Gunning]], gave money to support the 'maintenance of some singing youths'. The Senior Fellow, John Ambrose, set up a fund for the 'maintenance of a Quire in the Chapel'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupId=20737|title=St John's College School Choir website|accessdate=2008-02-21}}</ref>


In 1819 an arrangement was made between St John's College and [[Trinity College, Cambridge|Trinity College]] to share a choir, organist and schoolmaster, and this continued until 1856. In this year John's again established its own school, in All Saint's Passage, which later moved to [[Bridge Street, Cambridge|Bridge Street]]. From 1875, boys other than choristers and probationers were admitted.<ref name="salzman" />
In 1819 an arrangement was made between St John's College and [[Trinity College, Cambridge|Trinity College]] to share a choir, organist and schoolmaster, and this continued until 1856. In this year John's again established its own school, in All Saint's Passage, which later moved to [[Bridge Street, Cambridge|Bridge Street]]. From 1875, boys other than choristers and probationers were admitted.<ref name="salzman" />


In the early 1950s, owing partly to financial pressures, St John's College considered closing the school. However, the then organist [[George Guest]] opined that this would be detrimental to the future of the choir and urged the college to reconsider. He sought support for his cause from outside the college, from figures such as the composer [[Ralph Vaughan Williams]], who wrote to the college saying "Save St John's Choir School at all costs".<ref>{{cite journal|title=Editorial: George Guest (1924-2002) - An appreciation|journal=Organist's Review|volume=349-356|year=2003–2004|pages=4–5|ISSN=0048-2161}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/2583|title=Music to our ears: discovery of early Vaughan Williams composition|work=Varsity|date=15 October 2010|access-date=4 March 2017}}</ref> The Master of the College, [[John Boys Smith|J.S. Boys Smith]] was consequently persuaded to retain the school.<ref name="Linehan">{{Cite book|editor1-link=Peter Linehan |title=St John's College, Cambridge: A History|editor=Linehan, Peter|ISBN=978-1843836087|pages=576–578}}</ref> It was moved to larger premises in its present location in [[Grange Road, Cambridge]],<ref>{{Cite book|title=Memories of St. John's College Cambridge, 1919-1969|year=1983|author=J. S. Boys Smith|ISBN=978-0950108544|pages=218–224}}</ref> and in 1955 had recruited over 100 pupils. This was still not considered sufficient to meet the needs of the choir and so in order to provide enough choristers of a sufficiently high standard, by 1957 a boarding house was opened catering for 26 boarders.<ref name="Linehan" /> The school doubled in size when it amalgamated with the former Byron House School in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=23843|title=School website|accessdate=2008-02-08}}.</ref> A new boarding house opened in 2010{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}}.
In the early 1950s, owing partly to financial pressures, St John's College considered closing the school. However, the then organist [[George Guest]] opined that this would be detrimental to the future of the choir and urged the college to reconsider. He sought support for his cause from outside the college, from figures such as the composer [[Ralph Vaughan Williams]], who wrote to the college saying "Save St John's Choir School at all costs".<ref>{{cite journal|title=Editorial: George Guest (1924-2002) - An appreciation|journal=Organist's Review|volume=349-356|year=2003–2004|pages=4–5|issn=0048-2161}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/2583|title=Music to our ears: discovery of early Vaughan Williams composition|work=Varsity|date=15 October 2010|access-date=4 March 2017}}</ref> The Master of the College, [[John Boys Smith|J.S. Boys Smith]] was consequently persuaded to retain the school.<ref name="Linehan">{{Cite book|editor1-link=Peter Linehan |title=St John's College, Cambridge: A History|year=2011 |editor=Linehan, Peter|isbn=978-1843836087|pages=576–578}}</ref> It was moved to larger premises in its present location in [[Grange Road, Cambridge]],<ref>{{Cite book|title=Memories of St. John's College Cambridge, 1919-1969|year=1983|author=J. S. Boys Smith|isbn=978-0950108544|pages=218–224|publisher=St John's College }}</ref> and in 1955 had recruited over 100 pupils. This was still not considered sufficient to meet the needs of the choir and so in order to provide enough choristers of a sufficiently high standard, by 1957 a boarding house was opened catering for 26 boarders.<ref name="Linehan" /> The school doubled in size when it amalgamated with the former Byron House School in 1973.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=23843|title=School website|accessdate=2008-02-08|archive-date=8 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308105402/http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=23843|url-status=dead}}.</ref> A new boarding house opened in 2010{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}}.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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St John's College School
A two-storey brick building with stone windowframes, beyond a short, cobbled driveway.
Address
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73 Grange Road

Cambridge
,
Cambridgeshire
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CB3 9AB

England
Coordinates52°12′35″N 0°06′21″E / 52.20972°N 0.10586°E / 52.20972; 0.10586
Information
TypePrivate preparatory School
Established1661; 363 years ago (1661)[1][2]
Local authorityCambridgeshire
Department for Education URN110915 Tables
Head MasterNeil Chippington
GenderCoeducational
Age4 to 13
Enrolment460
Websitewww.sjcs.co.uk

St John's College School is a co-educational preparatory school founded in the 17th century for the education of the choristers of the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, England. The 20 choristers are educated in the school, which comprises 460 boys and girls aged 4–13.[3] The Head Master is Neil Chippington. The school is divided into two halves, Byron house for KG, T1, T2, Form 1 and Form 2 (Reception - Year 4) whilst the 2nd part of the school, further up Grange Road, is in charge of Forms 3-6 (Years 5 - 8).

The school has been awarded national Best Prep School and national Best Prep School Head in the Tatler Schools Awards.[4] The most recent integrated inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2013 rated the school as excellent across all categories apart from the quality of pupils’ achievements and learning which was graded "exceptional".[5][6] Although exhibiting strength across all subject areas, as a choir school St John's is particularly successful in music. Between 2008 and 2013, 48 pupils obtained music awards to senior schools, including many non-choristers.[7]

History

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The school is believed to have been founded in 1661 with the appointment of "Mr Loosemore" to act as organist and for "lerning the choristers".[2] Two endowments in the early 1680s in particular secured the continuous history of the Choir from the Restoration onwards. The 22nd Master of St John's, Bishop Gunning, gave money to support the 'maintenance of some singing youths'. The Senior Fellow, John Ambrose, set up a fund for the 'maintenance of a Quire in the Chapel'.[8]

In 1819 an arrangement was made between St John's College and Trinity College to share a choir, organist and schoolmaster, and this continued until 1856. In this year John's again established its own school, in All Saint's Passage, which later moved to Bridge Street. From 1875, boys other than choristers and probationers were admitted.[2]

In the early 1950s, owing partly to financial pressures, St John's College considered closing the school. However, the then organist George Guest opined that this would be detrimental to the future of the choir and urged the college to reconsider. He sought support for his cause from outside the college, from figures such as the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, who wrote to the college saying "Save St John's Choir School at all costs".[9][10] The Master of the College, J.S. Boys Smith was consequently persuaded to retain the school.[11] It was moved to larger premises in its present location in Grange Road, Cambridge,[12] and in 1955 had recruited over 100 pupils. This was still not considered sufficient to meet the needs of the choir and so in order to provide enough choristers of a sufficiently high standard, by 1957 a boarding house was opened catering for 26 boarders.[11] The school doubled in size when it amalgamated with the former Byron House School in 1973.[13] A new boarding house opened in 2010[citation needed].

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "St John's College School". The Choir Schools' Association. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. ^ a b c L F Salzman, ed. (1948). A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely: Volume 2. Oxford University Press. pp. 337–338.
  3. ^ "College School". Retrieved 28 February 2017.[dead link]
  4. ^ "St John's College School". Boarding Schools Association.
  5. ^ Blatchford, Roy (2014). The Restless School. John Catt Educational. p. 75. ISBN 978-1909717077.
  6. ^ St John's College School - Integrated Inspection, Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2013
  7. ^ Morris, Andrew; Bannar, Rainbow (2015). Music in Independent Schools. Boydell & Brewer. pp. 327–328. ISBN 978-1843839675.
  8. ^ "St John's College School Choir website". Retrieved 21 February 2008.
  9. ^ "Editorial: George Guest (1924-2002) - An appreciation". Organist's Review. 349–356: 4–5. 2003–2004. ISSN 0048-2161.
  10. ^ "Music to our ears: discovery of early Vaughan Williams composition". Varsity. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  11. ^ a b Linehan, Peter, ed. (2011). St John's College, Cambridge: A History. pp. 576–578. ISBN 978-1843836087.
  12. ^ J. S. Boys Smith (1983). Memories of St. John's College Cambridge, 1919-1969. St John's College. pp. 218–224. ISBN 978-0950108544.
  13. ^ "School website". Archived from the original on 8 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2008..
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