Gravesend Grammar School vs St John's Catholic Comprehensive
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 328 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gravesend Grammar School
Gravesend · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,495 students
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,335 students
| Measure | Gravesend Grammar School Gravesend, South East | St John's Catholic Comprehensive Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 679 | #425 of 679 |
| National rank | #207 of 4,090 | #2666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,335 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,495 | 1,335 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 144.9% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.3 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91.9% | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.2% | 63% |
| EBacc average points | 6.36 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 29.4 |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | gravesendgrammar.com/ | www.stjohnscs.com |
The verdict
- •Gravesend Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 35.8).
- •Gravesend Grammar School is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,335.
- •Gravesend Grammar School is a academy school while St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gravesend Grammar School is boys and St John's Catholic Comprehensive is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gravesend Grammar School better than St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
On the Success Index (England), Gravesend Grammar School ranks higher (92.3 vs 35.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gravesend Grammar School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gravesend Grammar School: 1,495. St John's Catholic Comprehensive: 1,335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gravesend Grammar School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive rank in South East?
Gravesend Grammar School is 63rd of 679 and St John's Catholic Comprehensive is 425th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).