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St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.4 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,322
Capacity
1,184
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are in the top 70% nationally, only 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, 65% of graduates progress to university, with 7% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 138 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.0%
White Other15.0%
Black African12.1%
Asian Indian11.2%
Mixed Other9.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.43422, 0.38496 · DA12 2JW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118933
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohnscs.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Comprehensive rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2014.
Is St John's Catholic Comprehensive a good school?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive scores 52.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Catholic Comprehensive receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St John's Catholic Comprehensive in GCSEs?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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