St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School
Head's Welcome
Our mission is simple – to become the best school we can be, producing outstanding academic results (“Excellence for all”) and young people who will work to serve and lead others in society (“Service to Others”)
Our ethos and approach reflects the catholic nature of our school and focuses on developing the whole person so that they fulfil their God-given potential.
Latest News
30/01/20Inspection Update
Our Denominational Inspection has now been completed. We will receive our official report in 2-3 weeks and will share it with parents straight away. Many thanks to those parents who were able to find the time to complete the parental survey and for sharing such positive views of St John’s; it...
10/02/20Westminster Visit
Year 13 Politics’ students enjoyed the unique experience of visiting both the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court in mid-January. The annual visit is arranged by Mr Adam Holloway, MP for Gravesham and includes a full guided tour of the Palace of Westminster. With Mr Zeqiri, Head of Poli...
10/02/20Fund Raising for the British Normandy Memorial
A regular visitor to the school, George Batts landed on Gold Beach on the morning of June 6th, 1944 – s D Day Veteran. Mr Batts was the instigator of what is now under construction in Normandy – a Memorial to the servicemen who lost their lives under British Command during the Normandy C...
04/02/20Sponsored climbing Mt. Snowdon challenge by St. John’s personal award class.
“As a collective we will be trekking Mount Snowdon as a challenge in order to raise money to provide St. Philomena’s school, located in Kenya, with a library in order for our challenge to be as successful as possible we are asking you to help us raise the funds required, any contribution...
27/01/20Prayer Week 2019
Key Stage Three students enjoyed Prayer Week in November this academic year. Prayer is a relationship with God, that has many ways of expression. It can be about us talking to God, it can be us listening to God and it can be about us simply being with God. All are important and valuable ways of pray...
24/01/20A Big "Thank You" from St. Philomena's School in Kenya
A big thank you to St. John’s Comprehensive Catholic school community - staff and students for supporting St Philomena Rising Star Academy in Kenya. The total amount raised in July 2019 was £2,060.79; your support in the summer greatly boosted St. Philomena’s school to purcha...
The excellent relationship among and between pupils and staff is testimony to the strong Catholic ethos that pervades the daily life of St John's
Section 48 Inspection 2014Pupils feel valued and safe in the school. Behaviour and relationships are exceptional.
Section 48 Inspection 2014
Upcoming Events
- 15 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020Half-term 9:00am – 9:30am
- 24 Feb 2020 -Term 4 begins 9:00am – 9:30am
- 26 Feb 2020 -KS4 Options Evening - Years 8 and 9 5:45pm – 8:30pm
- 13 Mar 2020 - 14 Mar 2020Gymnastics National Finals, Milano Team Trios 8:00am – 6:00pm
- 19 Mar 2020 -Year 10 Parents Evening 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Contact Us
St John's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolRochester Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 2JW For all enquiries, please contact Mrs J Jay, using the number or email below. 01474 534718 office@stj.kent.sch.uk