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John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,243
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9, which places it in the top 39% of schools nationally. A commendable 75% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with 36% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2012Older 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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 85% | 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%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.3%
White Other18.7%
Black African9.6%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.75935, -0.50032 · HP1 2PH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN149743
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jfk.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John F Kennedy Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
John F Kennedy Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2012.
Is John F Kennedy Catholic School a good school?
John F Kennedy Catholic School scores 59.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 F Kennedy Catholic School in GCSEs?
John F Kennedy Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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