St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
103%
Capacity
881
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 881 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 854 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3311th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 25 in Gravesham.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is a popular choice with families — it received 185 applications for 104 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 98 were first-preference applications.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rochester Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA12 2SY |
| Headteacher | Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 881 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 881 / 854 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3311th of 13,686
Nationally
447th of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed104
185
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
98 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rochester Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA12 2SY
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