The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
57.9
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 245 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 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
- 1,605
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Carrasco-Morley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Thomas Alleyne Academy
Secondary · 643m away
Barclay Academy
Secondary · 848m away
Barclay School
Secondary · 848m away
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Almond Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woolenwick Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairlands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School a selective school?
No. The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School currently has 1,605 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School take?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is in Stevenage, SG1 4AE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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