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Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 9QY, Oldham
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 88% of parents expressing satisfaction, this secondary school demonstrates a strong sense of community and support. However, it is important to note that the latest Ofsted inspection rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that may need further development. Limited published data on academic performance makes it crucial for prospective parents to consider visiting the school to gain a comprehensive understanding of its offerings.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
53%
Location
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53.53796, -2.15249 · OL9 9QY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN149461
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2023.
Is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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