St John’s Preparatory School was founded in 1956 by Peter and Barbara Hickman at their Borrowdale property. It began as a small family school with 13 pupils. It was their desire to establish a school for boys which offered "a sound system of education in an atmosphere conducive to the growth and development of each personality".[5] The school grew to 120 boys with a class in each grade from 1 to 7. Pressure on places was such, that in the early eighties the school doubled in numbers, and then trebled with three classes in each year group and a total of 525 boys.[5]
Activities
Each pupil is expected to participate in at least one sport and one cultural activity.[6]
Each pupil is expected to participate in one cultural activity. The following clubs are available: Art, Chess, Computers, Choir, Debating, Drama, Environmental Club, Golf, Marimbas, Recorders, Squash and Triathlon.[6]