The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Stevenage, SG1, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 1,620 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 July 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next — inspected 17 July 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (28 January 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.72 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 64.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 239 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 37.08 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 184 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,620 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 8.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 28.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.24% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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