John F Kennedy Catholic School
URN: 117557 • Hemel Hempstead HP1 2PH
Overview
- Name
- John F Kennedy Catholic School
- URN
- 117557
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Neves (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2PH
Summary
John F Kennedy Catholic School (JFK) is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,125 students and a capacity of 1,243. The school is committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal development, guided by its Catholic ethos and Gospel values. JFK aims to inspire students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school's mission emphasizes the importance of education as a means to draw out individual potential, encouraging students to strive for personal excellence in all aspects of school life. JFK places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of its students, integrating spiritual growth with academic pursuits. The dedicated staff play a crucial role in creating an engaging learning atmosphere, which has led to recognition for high academic performance.
JFK also prioritizes community service, preparing students for their roles in society. The school has received accolades for its educational outcomes, consistently ranking among the top 20% of non-selective schools in the country. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to observe its vibrant community and educational practices.
The school's mission emphasizes the importance of education as a means to draw out individual potential, encouraging students to strive for personal excellence in all aspects of school life. JFK places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of its students, integrating spiritual growth with academic pursuits. The dedicated staff play a crucial role in creating an engaging learning atmosphere, which has led to recognition for high academic performance.
JFK also prioritizes community service, preparing students for their roles in society. The school has received accolades for its educational outcomes, consistently ranking among the top 20% of non-selective schools in the country. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to observe its vibrant community and educational practices.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Hemel Hempstead School (65.0)
- Longdean School (60.7)
- The Adeyfield Academy (53.6)
- The Astley Cooper School (53.0)
- Laureate Academy (45.9)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1243
- Pupils
- 1125
- Boys
- 581
- Girls
- 544
- FSM %
- 8.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1125 | 581 | 544 | 1243 | 8.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1125 | 581 | 544 | 1243 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1090 | 564 | 526 | 1243 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1090 | 564 | 526 | 1243 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1070 | 558 | 512 | 1243 | 4.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1084 | 538 | 546 | 1243 | 3.80 |
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