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
24/09/26We're currently experiencing issues with our phone system.
We're currently experiencing issues with our phone system. Our Technical department are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please email the Main School Office on office@stj.kent.sch.uk. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
07/05/26Houses of Parliament
Well done to Zuzia & Ade, our Head Girl & Head Boy, for representing St John’s so well at our recent trip to the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 29th April. Ade & Zuzia, accompanied by Mr Barron, got the wonderful opportunity of shadowing our local MP Dr Lauren Sullivan for...
07/05/26St John’s Gymnastics Squad - National Finals
On Sunday 3rd May 2026, our St John’s Gymnastics Squad represented the South East Region at the National Finals of the BSGA Team Floor and Vault competition in Stoke-on-Trent. The team performed exceptionally well, and achieved bronze medal position; we are incredibly proud of their amazi...
24/07/26Summer Newsletter 2026
St John's is pleased to publish our Summer newsletter for you to read.
30/03/26Cultural Day
St John’s Cultural Day Our Cultural Day, held on the 24th March, was a wonderful celebration of the diversity and inclusivity across our school, and it was hugely appreciated by our students. It was lovely to see so many of our pupils showcasing their own natio...
30/03/26St John’s is an Outstanding Catholic School!
We are absolutely delighted to share with you that, following our Catholic Schools Inspection in March 2026, we have been judged an Outstanding Catholic School and one where ‘Christ is at the heart of this community’. The report (click here to view) reads incredibly well and is a real...
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
Upcoming Events
- 30 Sep 2026 -Year 7 Open Evening 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- 07 Oct 2026 -Year 7 Meet the Tutors Evening 6:00pm – 7:30pm
- 08 Oct 2026 -Year 11 Information Evening 6:00pm – 7:30pm
- 13 Oct 2026 -Year 10 Information Evening 6:00pm – 7:30pm
- 14 Oct 2026 -Year 12 Information Evening 6:00pm – 7:30pm
- 23 Oct 2026 -End of Term 1 8:40am – 3:30pm
Contact Us
St John's Catholic Comprehensive SchoolRochester Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 2JW For all enquiries, please contact our reception team, using the telephone number or email address below. 01474 534718 office@stj.kent.sch.uk Our school reception is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm.