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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

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St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.0%
Basics 9-5
30.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.046.4
2023/2443.646.4
2024/2542.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.330.00
2023/24+0.110.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
6.9%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
1.6%
EBacc 9-4
3.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.37
A*-A Grades
11.4%
A*-B Grades
26.2%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 166 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Gravesend Grammar School
0.33 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
LINK19 College
0.74 km away · Special post 16 institution
Estuary Academy
0.8 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good
Pier View Academy
1.17 km away · Other independent special school
Thamesview School
1.54 km away · Foundation school
Good

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About St John's Catholic Comprehensive

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 137 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,322 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Catholic Comprehensive, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Catholic Comprehensive

What is St John's Catholic Comprehensive's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 137 responses): 93% of parents would recommend St John's Catholic Comprehensive.
What are St John's Catholic Comprehensive's latest exam results?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St John's Catholic Comprehensive located?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 2JW).
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive has around 1,322 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John's Catholic Comprehensive with other schools?
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