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St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NL, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.9 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
694
Capacity
700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.0 is above the national average, only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school boasts a commendable 63% of pupils progressing to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong post-16 outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
White Other8.8%
Black African7.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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54.88335, -2.89477 · CA2 4NL
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112399
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitenewman.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Henry Newman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is St John Henry Newman Catholic School a good school?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School scores 27.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St John Henry Newman Catholic School in GCSEs?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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