Is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 17 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 14th of 14 secondary schools in Oldham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.8 (England: 46.2). 38.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College

Officially Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QY

Local ranking14th of 14 secondary schools in Oldham

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Secondary

Phase

1650

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 17 May 2023.

Continues from Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College (URN 136432) since 1 September 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 38.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 61.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 291

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1494
Boys: 712 (48%)
Girls: 757 (52%)
Capacity: 1650 (89% full)
SEND: 16.4%
FSM Eligible: 38.9%
EAL: 27.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 75.4
Budget per Pupil: £4,172/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.5%
Black African: 11.5%
Asian Pakistani: 6.7%
Mixed Other: 4.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.0%
Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%

58.5%

White British

11.5%

Black African

6.7%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01617858858

n.choudhry@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk

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Off Canon Dolan Way

Oldham, North West

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Administrative

URN: 149461
UKPRN: 10091413
Establishment No.: 4608
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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