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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Goodgraded 17/07/2024Ages 11–181,605 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Stevenage, SG1 4AE
Hertfordshire

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stevenage, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,605 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/07/2024, The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.9 and 65% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stevenage can view The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 17/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 857.9
England avg 45.1 · was 56.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths64%
England avg 45% · was 64% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths84%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.12
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.1
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.1
AAB or better15%
Retention97%
Value added+0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake8.6%
Free school meals8.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled109%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence13.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in StevenageSee the full area report for SG1 4AE