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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

Academy converter · Gravesend · DA12 2SY

Ages 3–11 · 869 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-22

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)71%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.4%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
728

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

869 pupils · 854 places

Pupils on roll
869
Boys / girls
460 / 409
School capacity
854
Capacity fill
869 / 854 (102%)
Free school meals
19%
FSM pupils
162
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Headteacher
Co Headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan

Location

Address
Rochester Road
Postcode
DA12 2SY
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Gravesend, Kent, 869 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 19%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark.

Open schools in Gravesend
40
Primary schools in Gravesend
25
Academies among open schools in Gravesend
55% (22)
Open schools in DA12
19
Primary in DA12
11
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Primary in Kent LA
459

Nearby primary 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

  • Chantry Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Gravesend · DA12 2RL · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence8.5%

    0.5 miles away

  • Westcourt Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Gravesend · DA12 4JG · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • Wrotham Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gravesend · DA11 0QF · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Whitehill Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gravesend · DA12 5HN · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence7.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Tymberwood Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Gravesend · DA12 4BN · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence8.9%

    1.0 miles away

  • The Riverview Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gravesend · DA12 4SD · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.2%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Co Headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan
Telephone
01474534546
Website
http://www.stjohnsprimary.kent.sch.uk

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