St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
URN: 142156 • Gravesend DA12 2SY
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01474534546
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rochester Road, Gravesend DA12 2SY
Summary
St John's Catholic Primary School in Gravesend is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 881 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 840. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive learning environment, deeply rooted in its Catholic ethos. This ethos guides the school's mission to inspire students to grow in faith and develop their individual talents while maintaining high academic standards.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to be rich and diverse, encouraging children to be adventurous and inquisitive. The school emphasizes the holistic development of each child—socially, morally, physically, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Parents are viewed as vital partners in their children's education, and the school actively promotes strong home-school relationships to enhance student wellbeing and success.
Located at the heart of the Gravesend community, St John's Catholic Primary School aims to serve both its pupils and the local parish. The dedicated staff and governing body work collaboratively to ensure a nurturing environment where every child's achievements are celebrated.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to be rich and diverse, encouraging children to be adventurous and inquisitive. The school emphasizes the holistic development of each child—socially, morally, physically, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. Parents are viewed as vital partners in their children's education, and the school actively promotes strong home-school relationships to enhance student wellbeing and success.
Located at the heart of the Gravesend community, St John's Catholic Primary School aims to serve both its pupils and the local parish. The dedicated staff and governing body work collaboratively to ensure a nurturing environment where every child's achievements are celebrated.
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- Governance (governance)
- SEN & Disability (sen)
- Log in (sen)
- Facebook Link (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 881
- Boys
- 464
- Girls
- 417
- FSM %
- 18.30
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 881 | 464 | 417 | 840 | 18.30 |
2024-09-11 | 878 | 456 | 422 | 840 | 19.40 |
2023-09-11 | 861 | 410 | 451 | 840 | 16.70 |
2022-09-11 | 861 | 410 | 451 | 810 | 16.70 |
2021-09-11 | 840 | 401 | 439 | 630 | 14.90 |
2020-09-11 | 807 | 374 | 433 | 630 | 9.30 |
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