St John's Catholic Comprehensive

URN: 118933 • Gravesend DA12 2JW

Overview

Name
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
URN
118933
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Barron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01474534718
Website
Visit
Address
Rochester Road, Gravesend DA12 2JW

Summary

St John's Catholic Comprehensive School, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,322 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,184. The school is committed to fostering a holistic educational experience rooted in Catholic values, aiming to develop each student’s potential while encouraging a sense of community and service to others.

The school’s ethos emphasizes excellence in academic achievement alongside personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. St John's offers a diverse curriculum complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, promoting engagement and personal growth outside the classroom. The school has received positive feedback from both Ofsted and Section 48 inspections, highlighting exemplary behaviour and strong pastoral care.

St John's actively encourages parental involvement and maintains open lines of communication through various events and newsletters. The school’s mission is to nurture individuals who contribute positively to society, reflecting its commitment to education within a supportive and faith-based environment. For more information, visit their website at www.stjohnscs.com.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1184
Pupils
1322
Boys
665
Girls
657
FSM %
26.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1322 665 657 1184 26.70
2024-09-11 1319 660 659 1184 25.00
2023-09-11 1264 656 608 1184 21.40
2022-09-11 1264 656 608 1184 21.40
2021-09-11 1237 630 607 1184 17.70
2020-09-11 1212 612 600 1184 15.40

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