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Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QY

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Oldham.

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Roman Catholic

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11-16

Capacity

1,650

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

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About Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 32 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Off Canon Dolan Way, Oldham, OL9 9QY | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2023 — Requires improvement
May 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College)
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College)
May 2016 — Good (predecessor: Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

What is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 32 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy.

Where is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy located?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham (OL9 9QY).

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