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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.1 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,301
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 8%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a decent rate of university progression, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 64% | 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%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.5%
Black African7.1%
White Other6.1%
Asian Other5.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.48414, -1.75246 · B37 5GA
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN136347
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is John Henry Newman Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
John Henry Newman Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2016.
Is John Henry Newman Catholic College a good school?
John Henry Newman Catholic College scores 39.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College in GCSEs?
John Henry Newman Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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