St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Address: Rochester Road
Town/City: Gravesend
County: Kent
Postcode: DA12 2JW
Telephone Number: 01474 534718
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Barron
Capacity: 1184
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1335 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 118933
DfE Number: 886/5461
UKPRN: 10006200
UPRN: 100062311894
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Gravesham (E07000109)
Constituency: Gravesham (E14001254)
Electoral Ward: Denton (E05014914)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 565876E, 173278N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 5.47" N 0° 23' 6.45" E
Plus Code: 9F32C9MP+W3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend (0.3km)
  2. Gravesend Grammar School (0.3km)
  3. Westcourt Primary School (0.7km)
  4. LINK19 College (0.7km)
  5. Estuary Academy (0.8km)
  6. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  7. Chantry Community Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Whitehill Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Pier View Academy (1.2km)
  10. Wrotham Road Primary School (1.3km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Barron - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth Brooker - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Miss Charlotte Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mr John Davies-Mullan - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Gurney - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr Mark Hannon - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 February 2029.
  • Mr Sid Harris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 January 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Hooper - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Fr Danladi Lawrence - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Moor - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Father Stephen Ojapah - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Gregory Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mr Antony Wright - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.