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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Goodgraded 11/11/2021Ages 11–181,301 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
John Henry Newman Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham, within the Solihull local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,301 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/11/2021, John Henry Newman Catholic College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view John Henry Newman Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 11/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.6
England avg 45.1 · was 47.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24
EBacc entry28%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.72
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 31.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.6
AAB or better22%
Retention86%
Value added-0.41
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake41.9%
Free school meals41.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.6%
Attendance90.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Fordbridge Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miTudor Grange Academy Kingshurst0.2 miSt Anne's Catholic Primary School0.4 miSt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miYorkswood Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miGrace Academy SolihullGood · 0.6 mi
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