Kent
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
GCSE results 2026: every Kent school ranked · how England did
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 45.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 45.3
- Attainment 8
- 34%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- 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
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 195 | 45.3 | — | 33.8% | 6.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 189 | 42.1 | — | 31.2% | — | 6.9% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 196 | 43.6 | +0.11 | 41.3% | — | 8.7% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 44.0 | +0.33 | 32.4% | — | 4.5% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 190 | 42.5 | +0.05 | — | — | 8.0% | 3.6 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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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 |
| Pupils | 1,322 |
| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| 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 | — |