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John Henry Newman Catholic College
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- Fordbridge B37 5GA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Middle leaders鈥� monitoring of pupils鈥� progress enables them to put in place appropriate and effective interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Issues with behaviour and low-level disruption are now rare.
Qualifications and Training: Opportunities to train and develop staff are very well planned.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that staff are held rigorously to account, but have also created a culture of support and development among staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have excellent relationships with their pupils and strive to build pupils鈥� confidence and resilience.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and activities outside lessons.
Communication: Parents agree that homework is relevant and contributes usefully to learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Many pupils and parents agree that homework is relevant and contributes usefully to learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have successfully implemented a system to ensure that behaviour concerns don鈥檛 escalate and can be resolved successfully.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders regularly review and adjust the broad and balanced curriculum to make sure that it meets pupils鈥� needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding pupils鈥� welfare is a real strength of the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vulnerable pupils benefit from appropriate and timely additional support when required.
Extracurricular Offerings: The formal curriculum is enhanced by wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders monitor pupils鈥� participation in extra-curricular activities to encourage under-represented groups.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils successfully choose appropriate destinations as a result of high-quality careers information.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students on 16 to 19 study programmes make good progress from their starting points.
Managing and Supporting SEND: New leadership of special educational needs has resulted in clear plans to improve the progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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John Henry Newman Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1306 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in studying with us and wish you a warm welcome to our Sixth Form. We have the highest standards for all of our pupils in our sixth form. We will push you to reach lofty objectives and never accept second best. We'll work with you to ensure your success while you're with us and help you get ready for life after the Sixth Form by helping you get the skills you'll need for college and to meet the difficulties of a rapidly changing workplace. Numerous of our students gain acceptances each year to top Russell Group universities as well as other universities. This is an essential time in your education because you will be choosing where to study and what courses to take, which will have an impact on your future. With the help of our wide variety of courses and enrichment opportunities, you may create your own individualised study plan that will help you land a spot at a renowned institution or a prestigious apprenticeship when you graduate from our Sixth Form. You can click here to for a complete description of the application procedure.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 42.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 48.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 2 | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 44.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 5 | 41.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 6 | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.19% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 39.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.08 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 28.19 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.10% | 12.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 303 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 56.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.83% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.42 | 33.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.23 | 31.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 341 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 54.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.39 2 | 27.94 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.33 3 | 26.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 9.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 75 | 380 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 57.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.42 5 | 28.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.81 12 | 26.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 42.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.71% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.27 | 23.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.56 | 24.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 8.55% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 55.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Henry Newman Catholic College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1