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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,605
Capacity
1,405
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 10% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 38%, indicating room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older 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. | 57.9 | Top 10% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 64% | Top 13% 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%. | 38% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 199 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.5%
Black African15.1%
White Other11.5%
Asian Other6.0%
Asian Indian5.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
White Irish2.1%
Other2.1%
Black Other1.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.91967, -0.21353 · SG1 4AE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137895
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jhn.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School a good school?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in GCSEs?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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