St John's Catholic Specialist School

03/05/2026

🌟 **Open Afternoon – Prospective Parents & Families** 🌟

St John’s Catholic Specialist School is pleased to invite parents and carers of children currently in Years 3, 4 and 5 (Upper KS2) to our Parent Open Afternoon.

📅 **Thursday 4th June**
🕐 **1.00pm – 3.30pm**

The afternoon will begin with refreshments at 1.00pm, followed by talks from our senior leadership team and an opportunity to tour the school and learn more about our specialist provision. The event will conclude at 3.30pm.

This open afternoon is for families considering placements from September 2027.

📧 To book a place, please email: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to our school community in Boston Spa 💙✝️

22/04/2026

One of our Animal Management students has been working with the rodents this week and found time for a quick cuddle with a skinny pig!

28/03/2026

New LSA posts available at St John’s Specialist Catholic School, due to this years increased pupil intake, it’s a very special place to work. Contact details on the add.

27/03/2026

Thank you for the Easter good wishes and mini eggs sent into school for all staff by a parent and thank you to Noah and Lyall for giving them out. School is now closed until Monday 13th April. Happy Easter 🐣

23/03/2026

While out at the farm this morning, Ben signed 'happy tears, I love you' to the lambs. He was so excited and happy to help them have their milk, such a lovely morning.

22/12/2025

St John’s is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Hulme as the school’s new School Nurse. Welcome Ruth!

St John’s Catholic Specialist School in Boston Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Hulme as the school’s new School Nurse. Ruth joins St John’s following 13 years of nursing experience within the NHS, most recently at Leeds Children’s Hospital, where she worked on a busy ...

17/12/2025

St John’s Catholic Specialist School recently presented Reverend Father David Murray with a beautiful stole to thank him for his more than 40 years’ service as Chaplain at the school.
https://www.stjohns.org.uk/2025/12/17/thank-you-father-david/

17/12/2025

Our new Thrive Room is the perfect space. It's one of two being introduced to support the emotional wellbeing and personal development of pupils.
https://www.stjohns.org.uk/2025/12/17/new-thrive-room-opens-at-st-johns/

17/11/2025

It's almost time for one of our favourite days of the year!

Join us this Saturday - November 22nd - between 10am and 1pm for our famous Christmas Fair - there's so much festive fun for everyone!

31/10/2025

We were delighted to welcome Maggie from CAFOD - the official overseas aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales - to the school recently.

She met with pupils to share the impact the money they raise for the charity has in helping families and communities.