St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

URN: 118755 • Gravesend DA12 2SY

Overview

Name
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
URN
118755
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Shields (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Rochester Road, Gravesend DA12 2SY

Summary

St John's Catholic Primary School, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 630 students. The school operates with a strong Catholic ethos, aiming to foster a supportive and nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and spiritually. The mission of the school is to inspire students to grow in their faith and discover their individual talents through a rich and diverse curriculum.

The school emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, believing that strong home-school partnerships are crucial for children's wellbeing and development. St John's offers a broad enrichment programme alongside its creative curriculum, focusing on the holistic development of each child—socially, morally, physically, emotionally, and academically.

Co-Headteachers Paula Cooneyhan and Caroline Barron lead a dedicated team and are committed to celebrating every child's success. They invite parents to engage actively in their children's education and the life of the school, ensuring a collaborative approach to achieving the best outcomes for all students.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-06-30
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 630
2024-09-11 630
2023-09-11 630
2022-09-11 630
2021-09-11 630
2020-09-11 630

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