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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage SG1 4AE
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,620 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls, The Douay Martyrs Catholic School and St Mark's Catholic School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Progress, Sixth form and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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