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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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