The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 881
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Co Headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGravesend Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Secondary · Very close
LINK19 College
Special school · 710m away
Chantry Community Primary School
Primary · 781m away
Westcourt Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Estuary Academy
Academy · 957m away
Pier View Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend currently has 881 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend take?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is in Gravesend, DA12 2SY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend have a sixth form?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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