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St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2SY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
881
Capacity
854
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the LocaleIQ score indicates a competitive standing among schools in the area. However, the percentage achieving a higher standard is lower at 23%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.7%
Black African18.8%
White Other16.0%
Asian Indian14.3%
Mixed Other12.3%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.43655, 0.38673 · DA12 2SY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN142156
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend rated by Ofsted?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2014.
Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend a good school?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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