Kent
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 42.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- 42.1
- Attainment 8
- 58%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- +0.11
- Progress 8
- [-0.09, 0.31]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.
We have not collected Kent council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Kent’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 189 | 42.1 | — | 57.7% | 6.9% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 196 | 43.6 | +0.11 | 59.7% | 8.7% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 44.0 | +0.33 | 59.0% | 4.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 190 | 42.5 | +0.05 | 55.0% | 8.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118933 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Matthew Barron |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DA12 2JW |
| Latest pupils | 189 |
| FSM eligible | 26.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
http://www.stjohnscs.comView local authority page1474534718| DfE number | 5461 |
| UKPRN | 10006200 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |