An Independent Catholic Preparatory School under the direction of the Sisters of Mercy, Gravesend. St. Joseph's Convent Preparatory School welcomes all pupils of ALL denominations.
The pupils are prepared for Common Entrance to Public Schools and for Selection Examinations at the age of 11. A full range of subjects, including computer studies, is taught by class teachers with the aid of full-time specialist teachers for Music, P.E., French and Speech and Drama. The school has two choirs and Recorder lessons are optional.
There is an indoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium - hall with stage, a games field with a large and equipped activity play area and a hard-surface area for netball.
In the winter time, after school activities include Gymnastics, Hockey and Badminton Clubs. Two Swimming Clubs are run during the Summer term. Cricket, Rounders and Short-Tennis are then played.
The Theory of Music examinations of the Associated Board are taken each year in Year 5.
A.S.A. tests form part of swimming lessons as B.A.G.A. awards are worked for in the Gym Club.
