In the summer of 2022 St John’s College in Grove Road announced that it will not reopen due to declining numbers of pupils. The site has now been sold to a property developer. As a 114-year-old institution, the school has seen many young people come and go on their educational journeys.
The college has several notable alumni, who are known as Old Johannians. Here are just some well-known faces and celebrities who have attended the school over the years.
5. The Lord Burnett of Maldon
Judge Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2017 to 2023. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Kitwood
6. Steve Foster
Footballer Steve Foster who played for Portsmouth, Aston Villa, and England during his career. Picture: Mike Powell/Allsport Photo: Mike Powell
7. Mike Hugg
Harry Thompson, the founding member of the 1960s group Manfred Mann pictured on the right. Picture: Harry Thompson/Evening Standard/Getty Images Photo: Harry Thompson
8. Tomasz Schafernaker
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker attended school in his native Poland before he took A-level in maths, physics and art at St John's. Picture: BBC Photo: -