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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are encouraged to do their best in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel valued and supported by leadership.
Communication: Leaders consult with parents on key issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders provide ambitious vision and ensure structured approach for personal development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal with bullying effectively and ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Wide range of work experience and career paths guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems in place, but some teachers need more up-to-date information.
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 693 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

87.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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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 -0.45 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 41.6 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 20% 24.15% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 41.41% 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 69% 24.04% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 7.48% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 10.93% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.71 2.69 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 93% 85.18% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 99 121 144
Pupils staying in education 81% 71.27% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 46% 32.36% 32.73%
School sixth forms 34% 33.86% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 4.82% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 7.82% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 6.09% 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 -0.22 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 46.6 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 37% 29.44% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 46.11% 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 58% 22.67% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 9.26% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 13.81% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.16 2.85 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 94.1% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 102 130 141
Pupils staying in education 84% 84.67% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 37.14% 34.03%
School sixth forms 28% 37.24% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 10.1% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 6.29% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 3.38% 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 -0.74 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 39.6 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 21% 3 24.46% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 1 41.75% 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 22% 20.96% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 3 7.38% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 5% 5 11.63% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.29 2.75 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 93% 94.26% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 95 127 135
Pupils staying in education 81% 78.63% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 32.16% 33.25%
School sixth forms 45% 36.26% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.05% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 10.32% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 10.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 5.26% 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 43 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 24% 19 29.45% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 14 47.77% 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 39% 27.86% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 2 9.64% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 2 15.09% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.46 3.11 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 94% 89.11% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 109 134 140
Pupils staying in education 85% 73.83% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 54% 36.44% 28.31%
School sixth forms 31% 36.67% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 0.33% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 10.5% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 4.44% 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 0.32 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 49.3 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 43% 30.32% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 48.64% 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 21% 26.59% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 11.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 13.27% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 91% 92.94% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 109 141 145
Pupils staying in education 84% 80% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 39% 38.31% 30.58%
School sixth forms 43% 40.25% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.44% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 13.38% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 6.69% 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 22.97 25.75 30.01
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 23.33 26.42 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 12.17% 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 19 79 201
Students staying in education 47% 45.75% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 17.94% 6.08%
Students entering employment 27% 19.81% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 6.88% 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 31.9 29.03 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.33 28.03 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 20.0% 13.95% 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 11 91 248
Students staying in education 82% 50.44% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 12.63% 5%
Students entering employment 11% 18.13% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 9.69% 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 22.47 2 28.01 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 23.03 6 29.29 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 13.56% 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 32 112 232
Students staying in education 56% 47.33% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 23.07% 7.77%
Students entering employment 28% 19.4% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 7.13% 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 24.10 2 26.53 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.23 12 28.54 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.7% 10.35% 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 - 0 3
Students staying in education 4 14.33% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 13.93% 5.54%
Students entering employment 22% 16.53% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.2% 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 26.42 24.73 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.82 28.66 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 36.4% 15.18% 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 - 0 3
Students staying in education 7 16.92% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 13.69% 6.37%
Students entering employment 24% 20.92% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.08% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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