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
21/07/21Key Dates for the Start of Term 2021/22
On this page you can find information regarding key dates for the start of term in the new school year, beginning in 2021.
20/07/21September Key Dates & Lateral Flow Testing
Please find below a letter regarding the return to school in September, and key dates for Lateral Flow testing. The letter also contains links to forms where you can provide consent for the testing.
08/07/21History Day
The annual History Day at the school was held in late June with Year 8 students being the beneficiaries on the day. There were several distinguished guests giving assemblies and visiting classrooms during the day - Andrew Robertshaw [historian], Sarah Nathaniel [CWGC] and Beverley Cooper [Veterans...
08/07/21Year 9 Trench Trip
The first group of Year 9 GCSE students travelled to the newly created World War I Trench system at the County Showgrounds, Detling. There we were greeted by historian Andrew Robertshaw and Great War re-enactor Phil Hodges. The two took the students through their paces from getting them into marchin...
08/07/21Year 8 Fun Run / Sponge the Teacher Day
After what has been a gloomy few months, it was refreshing to see Year 8 students actively raising money for two very worthwhile causes: The House of Mercy and the Meningitis Research Foundation. The pupils were tasked with gaining sponsorship to participate in a charity fun run, although what they...
28/06/21NORMANDY MEMORIAL COMMEMOARTIVE POSTAL COVERS
The School History Society has been working closely with Buckingham Covers to create a set of six postal covers commemorating the opening of the Normandy memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. The six postal covers feature George Batts, Joe Cattini, Reg Charles, Ted Hunt, Don Hunter and David Woodrow and will be...
An Outstanding Catholic School
Section 48 Inspection 2020Pupils make an outstanding contribution to the Catholic Life of the school and derive great benefit from attending St John's.
Section 48 Inspection 2020Pupils are proud of the school and they enjoy the wide range of clubs and other activities on offer.
Ofsted Inspection 2018Behaviour throughout the school is exemplary. It reflects outstanding pastoral care for all members of the community.
Section 48 Inspection 2020
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