John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school genuinely cares about every pupil and goes the extra mile to support them. Teachers quickly identify gaps in learning and provide effective help, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. The school offers excellent careers guidance and work experience that prepares young people brilliantly for their next steps, including university and apprenticeships.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in examinations and make good progress from their starting points, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with learning barriers
- Strong inclusive practices with clear systems to support pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, and vulnerable pupils
- Excellent careers education and work experience programme that prepares pupils well for further study, apprenticeships, or employment
- Significant improvements in pupil behaviour and conduct with reduced suspensions and a calm, focused learning environment
- Teachers receive effective training and support to deliver high-quality, consistent teaching across the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Sixth form provision has inconsistencies in teaching quality, and A-level students do not make sufficient progress relative to their starting points
- Some students do not complete their sixth form courses
- Attendance levels need further improvement, particularly for pupils facing barriers to learning
- Minor inconsistencies in how pupils meet behaviour expectations at social times and between lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. The school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, homework clubs, social action projects, leadership development, work experience
John Henry Newman Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school that serves its local community with a strong focus on inclusion and support for all pupils. The school achieves well across most areas, though the sixth form requires further improvement.
At a Glance
44.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
56
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,273 pupils
1,200 capacity
73 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
3,336
Applications
2,755
Got 1st preference
78.4%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.85117%
Overall absence
28.05281%
Persistent absence
1,212
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Fordbridge Community Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Yorkswood Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
Kingshurst Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Leycroft Academy
Hillstone Primary School
Coleshill Heath School
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