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Catholic schools in Kent

All 32 Catholic schools in Kent.

32 schools in Kent

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  1. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks

    Sevenoaks, TN13 1EH · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1189%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    213
    Pupils per teacher
    20.8
    View school St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
  2. Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

    Longfield, DA3 8BL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic

    Results above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    33 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    217
    Pupils per teacher
    25.8
    View school Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
  3. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

    Dartford, DA1 5EA · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    31 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1179%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    211
    Pupils per teacher
    21.6
    View school St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
  4. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet

    Gravesend, DA11 9QZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic

    Results well below the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    48 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    217
    Pupils per teacher
    21.3
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
  5. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

    Dartford, DA1 2HX · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    40 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1185%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.4%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    219
    Pupils per teacher
    26.1
    View school Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
  6. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

    Tonbridge, TN11 9NG · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    33 first choices, 37 offers made

    Met the standard at 1186%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.9%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    367
    Pupils per teacher
    22.5
    View school St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
  7. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

    Canterbury, CT1 1NE · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    38 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    210
    Pupils per teacher
    24.4
    View school St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
  8. More Park Catholic Primary School

    West Malling, ME19 6HN · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1172%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    183
    Pupils per teacher
    18.4
    View school More Park Catholic Primary School
  9. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

    Ashford, TN24 8QN · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results below the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    16 first choices, 17 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    214
    Pupils per teacher
    21.0
    View school St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
  10. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

    Swanley, BR8 7AY · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    46 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1171%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    318
    Pupils per teacher
    23.1
    View school St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
  11. St Peter's Catholic Primary School

    Sittingbourne, ME10 1UJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    21 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    210
    Pupils per teacher
    23.3
    View school St Peter's Catholic Primary School
  12. St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend

    Gravesend, DA12 2SY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    99 first choices, 105 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    869
    Pupils per teacher
    21.4
    View school St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
  13. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

    Hythe, CT21 4BE · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    36 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    179
    Pupils per teacher
    21.6
    View school St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
  14. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

    Whitstable, CT5 2EY · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 25 offers made

    Met the standard at 1168%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    301
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
  15. St Simon Stock Catholic School

    Maidstone, ME16 0JP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, high absence.

    163 first choices, 187 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.0

    Kent catholic schools 42.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    1,148
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school St Simon Stock Catholic School
  16. The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

    Maidstone, ME15 9PS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results above the Kent catholic schools average, high absence.

    25 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    193
    Pupils per teacher
    20.3
    View school The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
  17. St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Deal, CT14 9LF · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    33 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1169%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    182
    Pupils per teacher
    20.2
    View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School
  18. St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

    Ashford, TN23 4RB · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Catholic

    Results well below the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    29 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1140%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    208
    Pupils per teacher
    22.4
    View school St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
  19. St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

    Maidstone, ME16 0LB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well below the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    27 first choices, 31 offers made

    Met the standard at 1146%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    402
    Pupils per teacher
    20.9
    View school St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
  20. St Gregory's Catholic School

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, high absence.

    136 first choices, 176 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1644.8

    Kent catholic schools 42.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    1,093
    Pupils per teacher
    20.1
    View school St Gregory's Catholic School
  21. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate

    Margate, CT9 4BU · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic

    Results above the Kent catholic schools average.

    43 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.3%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    284
    Pupils per teacher
    25.0
    View school St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
  22. St John's Catholic Comprehensive

    Gravesend, DA12 2JW · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average.

    304 first choices, 172 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.3

    Kent catholic schools 42.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.6%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    1,335
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school St John's Catholic Comprehensive
  23. St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

    Ramsgate, CT11 7LS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, low absence.

    33 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Kent catholic schools 68%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    205
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
  24. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

    Canterbury, CT1 3EN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent catholic schools average, high absence.

    202 first choices, 166 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.0

    Kent catholic schools 42.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%Kent catholic schools 6.6%
    Pupils
    1,116
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
The big picture

How Kent's Catholic schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Kent 68%England 62%St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 40%St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 43%St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone: 46%St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 56%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs: 57%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet: 58%Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: 61%St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 63%St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 67%St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 67%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: 68%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 69%St Richard's Catholic Primary School: 69%St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 70%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 71%St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley: 71%More Park Catholic Primary School: 72%St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend: 73%St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate: 75%Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield: 75%The Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 76%St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 79%St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury: 80%Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford: 85%St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 86%St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks: 89%0%25%50%75%100%
Catholic schools in Kent

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Kent average 5.6%Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford: 2.4%St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 3.7%St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 3.7%More Park Catholic Primary School: 3.9%St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury: 4%Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield: 4%St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks: 4.1%St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 4.1%St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone: 4.2%St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 4.2%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet: 4.3%St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford: 4.5%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 4.6%St Richard's Catholic Primary School: 4.6%St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend: 4.6%St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 4.7%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs: 4.8%St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley: 4.8%St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 4.9%Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: 4.9%St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: 5.1%St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 5.2%St John's Catholic Comprehensive: 6.6%St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate: 7.3%St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 7.4%The Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 7.6%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 8%St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: 8%St Simon Stock Catholic School: 8.6%St Gregory's Catholic School: 8.6%St Edmund's Catholic School: 9.8%Ursuline College: 11.1%0%4%8%12%16%
Catholic schools in Kent

Ofsted grades in Kent

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 11 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 21
  • Good: 19 of 21
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 21
  • Inadequate: 0 of 21
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Kent

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    240 of the 32 Catholic schools in Kent have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Catholic schools in Kent, explained

There are 32 Catholic schools in Kent, teaching 12,812 children. 5 are run by the council and 27 are academies or free schools.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 2 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

68.3% of pupils in Kent catholic schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 40% to 89%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

23.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,633 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 17.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Catholic schools near me, or everything in Kent.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Catholic schools are in Kent?
There are 32 Catholic schools in Kent, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Catholic schools in Kent?
The highest-ranked Catholic schools in Kent on Eduscope are St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks, Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding Catholic schools are in Kent?
Kent has 2 Catholic schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 19 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are Catholic schools in Kent ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Kent Catholic schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Catholic schools in Kent is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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