The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,301
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Clarke (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 323m away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 712m away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 894m away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Shirestone Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Tile Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is John Henry Newman Catholic College a selective school?
No. John Henry Newman Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Henry Newman Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
John Henry Newman Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Henry Newman Catholic College?
John Henry Newman Catholic College currently has 1,301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Henry Newman Catholic College take?
John Henry Newman Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Henry Newman Catholic College?
John Henry Newman Catholic College is in Birmingham, B37 5GA, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Henry Newman Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, John Henry Newman Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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