John Henry Newman Catholic College
URN: 136347 • Birmingham B37 5GA
Overview
- Name
- John Henry Newman Catholic College
- URN
- 136347
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katherine Clarke (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01217705331
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chelmsley Road, Birmingham B37 5GA
Summary
John Henry Newman Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving approximately 1,301 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. The college is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage (40.60%) of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The college offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for their future, including opportunities for hands-on learning and participation in events such as the Big Bang Fair and various engineering initiatives. Recent achievements include recognition for outstanding support of young carers, highlighting the school's ethos of care and community involvement.
Parents can stay informed through regular updates and newsletters, which include important information about academic preparations and events. The college actively engages with families, exemplified by events like Year 10 Parents Evening, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at http://johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/.
The college offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for their future, including opportunities for hands-on learning and participation in events such as the Big Bang Fair and various engineering initiatives. Recent achievements include recognition for outstanding support of young carers, highlighting the school's ethos of care and community involvement.
Parents can stay informed through regular updates and newsletters, which include important information about academic preparations and events. The college actively engages with families, exemplified by events like Year 10 Parents Evening, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at http://johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/.
Useful links
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- 16-19 Bursary Policy (other)
- College Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1301
- Boys
- 604
- Girls
- 697
- FSM %
- 40.60
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1301 | 604 | 697 | 1200 | 40.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1306 | 602 | 704 | 1200 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1327 | 653 | 674 | 1200 | 33.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1327 | 653 | 674 | 1200 | 33.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1343 | 658 | 685 | 1200 | 28.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1325 | 639 | 686 | 1200 | 23.70 |
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