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Welcome to

St John Plessington
Catholic College

​​​​​​​At St John Plessington Catholic College our motto is excellence in all we do. Our mission is to be a Catholic College where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others are central to our work. All our pupils are supported to achieve their potential and become active agents of change in the world.

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To build an inclusive Catholic community founded on the Gospel Values

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CATHOLIC LIFE

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CATHOLIC LIFE

St John Plessington Catholic College welcomes all families who support our values. Our school is rooted in Catholic values which permeate all aspects of work and relationships. Our Chapel is at the heart of the school, placing Christ at the centre of everything that we do. St John Plessington Catholic College is a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.

A SENSE OF BELONGING

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A SENSE OF BELONGING

At St John Plessington, we believe that a true sense of belonging is the foundation for success. Every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered to contribute. Our shared values and strong relationships create an environment where students grow in confidence, develop lasting friendships, and take pride in being part of the SJP community.

 EXTRA CURRICULAR

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EXTRA CURRICULAR

We encourage all our students to enrich their learning with extra-curricular activities. We currently offer: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bible Club, Boxing, Breakfast Club, Chess Club, Choir, Debate Team, Duke of Edinburgh, Fitness, Football, Homework Club, House Drama, Judo, Maths Club, Music Lessons, Netball, Rugby, Sixth Form Study, Spoken Word, STEM Group (Science), Table Tennis and Trampoline.

LITERACY

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LITERACY

St John Plessington Catholic College, Literacy is at the heart of everything we do. We therefore offer students a wide range of stimulating ways to develop their ability to speak, read and write effectively. From a well-stocked Library to a range of high-quality interventions and our very own School Poet, we strive to help our students to gain Literacy skills that will enable them to thrive throughout their lives.

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We are looking for a Maths Academic Tutor to join SJP

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about mathematics and committed to helping young people to thrive; supporting pupils to build confidence, close learning gaps and achieve their full potential. The role includes targeted intervention, small group support and focused GCSE preparation, helping pupils develop the skills they need to succeed. 

The post is full time, fixed term, term time plus 3 weeks, with applications closing at 12 noon on 27 March 2026.

If you are ready to make a real difference and help young people thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-HFCMAT-0075
Subject: School Closure – Power Outage

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would like to apologise for the disruption caused by the school closure today and for the short notice of the message this morning. Our priority was to ensure that information was communicated to families as quickly as possible.  Unfortunately the power issues occurred off site and were beyond our control. 

When the site was opened this morning, we discovered that the school had experienced a power outage overnight. We immediately contacted Scottish Power, who informed us that the response time would be up to three hours. Engineers are now onsite and working to restore power to all areas of the building.

As a result of the outage, staff are not onsite today. If you need to contact the school, please do so via Google Classroom or the school office email, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Teachers are setting work for students to complete via Google Classroom, and staff will be available online to support students should they need assistance with the work set.

I expect the school to reopen as normal tomorrow for all students. If there are any changes to this, I will ensure that you are updated as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Kind regards,

Mr McLoughlin
Headteacher
Join us tonight for an incredible evening of live music at Friday Night Live at Future Yard.

Featuring talented performers from St John Plessington and St Mary’s Catholic College, it promises to be a brilliant night celebrating live music and young talent.

Friday 13 March 2026
7pm
£5 on the door
Future Yard CIC 75, Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB

Come along and support our amazing young performers; we cannot wait to see you there.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

Malavika
Year 7

 Joining St John Plessington in Year 7 felt like becoming part of a caring family where everyone supports each other to grow and succeed together.

Jody
Year 8

At SJP, the teachers really believe in me and always encourage me to do my best, making sure I have the support I need to succeed.



Piotr
Year 9

At SJP, the wide range of clubs, activities, and experiences help me discover new talents and grow in confidence every day.

Ryan
Year 10

At SJP, the expressive arts curriculum lets me explore my creativity and express myself in ways that inspire, challenge me, and deepen my understanding of our Catholic faith every day."

Adonia
Year 11

At SJP, the teachers really listen to me and believe in my abilities, giving me the encouragement and support I need to reach my full potential.



Liz
Sixth Form

At SJP, the challenging and exciting lessons push me to work hard and think deeply, helping me aim for the very best in my learning every day.

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