St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is a primary school in Gravesend for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 4th of 24 primary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 July 2014, report published 10 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils are happy in this caring and inclusive school. The school values shine through daily life, with one pupil remarking 'we show love to each other'. Pupils are polite and courteous. They move around the school site sensibly and maturely, demonstrating their 'Wonderful Walking'. They respectfully allow others to go through doors first. Pupils consider that everyone belongs here. The 'cultural days' are a highlight, where pupils celebrate the diversity of their community. Pupils feel safe. They know that all staff look out for them and are confident to raise any concerns with trusted adults. Pupils, including those with special educational needs, and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported well to learn the broad and balanced curriculum on offer. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils delight in their learning, finding lessons interesting and stimulating. Reading is embedded in school culture and aides pupils' learning across the curriculum. Pupils benefit from an exciting variety of trips and experiences. They develop their teamworking skills and build strong relationships with other pupils and staff during the popular residentials. Pupils thrive when taking on leadership roles. The 'eco-warriors', librarians and 'leading lights' are role models to others and contribute significantly to daily school life.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always have the secure subject and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach the intended curriculum. This means that the learning activities do not always build pupils' knowledge and understanding systematically. The school needs to ensure that teachers have the expertise and skills to maximise pupils' learning across all subjects.
- The schools' high expectations for pupils' behaviour are not always consistently reinforced. This leads to some pupils not always behaving as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise needed to fully implement all aspects of the school's behaviour policy and processes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
120 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
869 pupils on roll, with places for 854
Schools near St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Westcourt Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whitehill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Caroline Barron Paula Cooneyhan
- Phone
- 01474534546
- Address
- Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2SY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 142156
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.