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John Henry Newman Catholic College

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John Henry Newman Catholic College

Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,301
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.6%
Attainment 8
43.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
37.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.4%
EBacc APS
3.71
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.70
A*-A Grades
20.5%
A*-B Grades
44.3%
AAB+ %
22.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 74 students entered

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About John Henry Newman Catholic College

John Henry Newman Catholic College is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 1,301 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chelmsley Road, Birmingham, B37 5GA | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Henry Newman Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Henry Newman Catholic College

What is John Henry Newman Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
John Henry Newman Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are John Henry Newman Catholic College's latest exam results?
John Henry Newman Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Henry Newman Catholic College located?
John Henry Newman Catholic College is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull (B37 5GA).
How many pupils attend John Henry Newman Catholic College?
John Henry Newman Catholic College has around 1,301 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Henry Newman Catholic College with other schools?
View John Henry Newman Catholic College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Solihull.