The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 13.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Neves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is John F Kennedy Catholic School a selective school?
No. John F Kennedy Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend John F Kennedy Catholic School?
John F Kennedy Catholic School currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John F Kennedy Catholic School take?
John F Kennedy Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John F Kennedy Catholic School?
John F Kennedy Catholic School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John F Kennedy Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, John F Kennedy Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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