Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St John's Catholic Comprehensive

Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW
1,322 Pupils
1,184 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
665 Boys
657 Girls
About St John's Catholic Comprehensive

St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Gravesend and the surrounding area in Kent with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,322 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,184. Current headteacher: Matthew Barron.

Information on St John's Catholic Comprehensive is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Gravesham
Parliamentary Constituency Gravesham
Ward Denton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006200
URN 118933
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Hannon Chair of Governors 08/02/2025 07/02/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Fr Moses Amune Governor 17/11/2024 31/07/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matthew Barron Governor 01/09/2016 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Brooker Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr John Davies-Mullan Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Catherine Gurney Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Sid Harris Governor 01/09/2022 08/01/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Father Stephen Ojapah Governor 01/09/2025 31/12/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Gregory Thompson Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Antony Wright Governor 26/03/2021 25/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Antony Wright Governor 26/03/2021 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gravesend, Kent.
St John's Catholic Comprehensive has 1,322 pupils, with a capacity of 1,184.
St John's Catholic Comprehensive caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St John's Catholic Comprehensive is: Non-selective.
Yes, St John's Catholic Comprehensive has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St John's Catholic Comprehensive is Mr Matthew Barron.
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is at Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St John's Catholic Comprehensive: Has a sixth form.
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Barron
Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118933
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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