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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Voluntary aided school · Gravesend · DA12 2JW

Ages 11–18 · 1,335 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

43.6

Overall absence

7.6%

Admissions demand

1.37 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-02-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.11
−20+2
Attainment 843.6
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+64%
EBacc entry9%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.8%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,021

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.37 · Competitive

1st preferences

251

Places offered

186

1st-preference offers

156

Total preferences (any rank)
793
Preferred offers (top 3)
186
Applications from outside LA
18
Offers to outside-LA applicants
12
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

1,335 pupils · 1,184 places

Pupils on roll
1,335
Boys / girls
655 / 680
School capacity
1,184
Capacity fill
1,335 / 1,184 (113%)
Free school meals
27.6%
FSM pupils
272
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Barron

Location

Address
Rochester Road
Postcode
DA12 2JW
Town
Gravesend
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Gravesham
Constituency
Gravesham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Gravesend, Kent, 1,335 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.6%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark.

Open schools in Gravesend
40
Secondary schools in Gravesend
7
Academies among open schools in Gravesend
55% (22)
Open schools in DA12
19
Secondary in DA12
3
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GravesendNear DA12

  • Gravesend Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA12 2PR · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.2
    • P80.2
    • EM5+89%
    • Absence5.7%

    0.2 miles away

  • Thamesview School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA12 4LF · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att833.6
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+21%
    • Absence10.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 0JE · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att865.3
    • P80.4
    • EM5+91%
    • Absence5.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Northfleet Technology College

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 8BG · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.9
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence9.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • Northfleet School for Girls

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 8AQ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Barron
Telephone
01474534718
Website
http://www.stjohnscs.com

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