What did Ofsted judge St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School has 703 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic School take?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic School located?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is located in Carlisle, CA2 4NL, Cumberland.

How do I apply to St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St John Henry Newman Catholic School have a religious character?

Yes — St John Henry Newman Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

When St John Henry Newman Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after/previously looked after — Children who are looked after/previously looked after, that is, children who are/were in public care, giving priority to the youngest (see Note 1); 2. Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church — Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church (see Note 2); 3. Children who are in Year 6 at a Roman Catholic primary school, and 4 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75% of pupils at St John Henry Newman Catholic School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St John Henry Newman Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after/previously looked after — Children who are looked after/previously looked after, that is, children who are/were in public care, giving priority to the youngest (see Note 1).
2Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church — Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church (see Note 2).
3Children who are in Year 6 at a Roman Catholic primary school.
4Children who have brothers or sisters at St John Henry Newman Catholic School — Children who have brothers or sisters at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, with priority given to those with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address and include step and foster siblings. Priority will only be given where it is known at the time of allocating places that a sibling will be attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children who are in Year 6 at a recognised Christian primary school.
6Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school.
7All other children — All other children. The criteria outlined above will be strictly followed, there being one exception. If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming St John Henry Newman Catholic School then irrespective of the criteria the child will be allocated a place.

"St John Henry Newman admissions policy 2027 to 2028", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 4630).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School has 703 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic School take?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic School located?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School is located in Carlisle, CA2 4NL, Cumberland.
How do I apply to St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Henry Newman Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — St John Henry Newman Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: When St John Henry Newman Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after/previously looked after — Children who are looked after/previously looked after, that is, children who are/were in public care, giving priority to the youngest (see Note 1); 2. Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church — Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church (see Note 2); 3. Children who are in Year 6 at a Roman Catholic primary school, and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75% of pupils at St John Henry Newman Catholic School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St John Henry Newman Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children who are looked after/previously looked after — Children who are looked after/previously looked after, that is, children who are/were in public care, giving priority to the youngest (see Note 1).
2Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church — Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church (see Note 2).
3Children who are in Year 6 at a Roman Catholic primary school.
4Children who have brothers or sisters at St John Henry Newman Catholic School — Children who have brothers or sisters at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, with priority given to those with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address and include step and foster siblings. Priority will only be given where it is known at the time of allocating places that a sibling will be attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children who are in Year 6 at a recognised Christian primary school.
6Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school.
7All other children — All other children. The criteria outlined above will be strictly followed, there being one exception. If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming St John Henry Newman Catholic School then irrespective of the criteria the child will be allocated a place.

"St John Henry Newman admissions policy 2027 to 2028", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 4630).

St John Henry Newman Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St John Henry Newman Catholic School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School has 703 pupils on roll.
What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic School take?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic School located?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School is located in Carlisle, CA2 4NL, Cumberland.
How do I apply to St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Henry Newman Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — St John Henry Newman Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: When St John Henry Newman Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children who are looked after/previously looked after — Children who are looked after/previously looked after, that is, children who are/were in public care, giving priority to the youngest (see Note 1); 2. Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church — Children who have been baptised according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church (see Note 2); 3. Children who are in Year 6 at a Roman Catholic primary school, and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St John Henry Newman Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75% of pupils at St John Henry Newman Catholic School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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