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Gravesend, Kent

St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW

Get directions Visit website 01474 534718

Ofsted rating

Good

Inspected 8 January 2025

Pupils

1322

Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

At a glance

Age range

Ages 11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

1322

Headteacher

Mr Matthew Barron

Type

Secondary

Ofsted

Good

Faith

Roman Catholic

Local authority

Kent

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About St John's Catholic Comprehensive

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Roman Catholic school. The school has a sixth form.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Good (inspected 8 January 2025)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

Average grade · 2024/25

93%

Attendance

100% − absence

28%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

St John's Catholic Comprehensive term dates

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

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Get in touch

Contact St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Address

Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW

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Telephone

01474 534718

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[email protected]

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Website

stjohnscs.com

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For parents

Local help for families near St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Tutors & 11+

Vetted tutors serving Gravesend and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.

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Clubs & activities

Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Gravesend.

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Parent services

Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.

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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is St John's Catholic Comprehensive?

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does St John's Catholic Comprehensive cover?

St John's Catholic Comprehensive serves pupils aged 11 to 18.

What SEND support does St John's Catholic Comprehensive offer?

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.

What is St John's Catholic Comprehensive's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Catholic Comprehensive Good after its inspection on 8 January 2025.

Where is St John's Catholic Comprehensive?

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is at Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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