St John's Catholic Comprehensive vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 286 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,335 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
869 students
| Measure | St John's Catholic Comprehensive Gravesend, South East | St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #425 of 679 | #551 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2666 of 4,090 | #2971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,335 | 869 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,335 | 869 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnscs.com | www.stjohnsprimary.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 35.8).
- •St John's Catholic Comprehensive is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 869.
- •St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a local authority school while St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John's Catholic Comprehensive better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend ranks higher (75.1 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 St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive: 1,335. St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend: 869. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend rank in South East?
St John's Catholic Comprehensive is 425th of 679 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend is 551st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).