SchoolScoresSt John Henry Newman Catholic School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, CV6 2FR
024 7633 2382 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 April 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Coventry comparisons use the 15 of its 24 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 67% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 45 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 29% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 89 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 18% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 66% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Coventry figures pool parents at the Coventry schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
239 pupils in this year group.
53% — 12 points above the Coventry average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.6 | 44 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
224 pupils in this year group.
95% — 5 points above the Coventry average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 33% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
111 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 57% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.7 | 32.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 292 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 39 | 8% | 36% | 40% |
| Law | 25 | 4% | 12% | 17% |
| English Language and Literature | 24 | 13% | 38% | 16% |
| Biology | 23 | 17% | 48% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 22 | 5% | 14% | 16% |
| Psychology | 22 | 18% | 27% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 20 | 0% | 5% | 14% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 11% | 37% | 30% |
| English Literature | 17 | 24% | 65% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 16 | 6% | 19% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 8% | 8% | 24% |
| History | 13 | 8% | 46% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 10 | 10% | 20% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 10 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Physics | 9 | 11% | 11% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Geography, Mathematics (Further), Economics, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
91 students in this year group.
87% — 11 points above the Coventry average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
105 students in this year group.
76% — 12 points above the Coventry average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 64% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Coventry. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 250 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 248 |
| Of those, offered a place | 217 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 568 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.4% | 33.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 17.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.5% | 35.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Lower than 37% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Lower than 60% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 95% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Coventry. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- President Kennedy School Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Coundon Court 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- OneSchool Global UK 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ash Green School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Barr's Hill School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bablake School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 38% A*/A at A level
- Eden Girls' School, Coventry 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Foxford Community School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sidney Stringer Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Henry Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 April 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St John Henry Newman Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
69% of the 109 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St John Henry Newman Catholic School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John Henry Newman Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 248 families put St John Henry Newman Catholic School as their first choice for 250 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 217 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147346.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.