The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,322
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Matthew Barron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Primary · Very close
Gravesend Grammar School
Secondary · 328m away
Westcourt Primary School
Primary · 702m away
LINK19 College
Special school · 741m away
Estuary Academy
Academy · 803m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Chantry Community Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Whitehill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John's Catholic Comprehensive a selective school?
No. St John's Catholic Comprehensive is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive currently has 1,322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Comprehensive take?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is in Gravesend, DA12 2JW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Comprehensive have a sixth form?
Yes, St John's Catholic Comprehensive has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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