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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Goodgraded 11/11/2021Ages 11–181,301 pupilsRoman 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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals41.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.6
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
EBacc entry28%
EBacc average point score3.72
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 31.7
Value added-0.41Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
Retention86%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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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