St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School take?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School located?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is located in Peterborough, PE7 8QL, Peterborough.

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

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary 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 primary places is 15 January.

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

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

How close do you need to live to get into St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School was 0.105 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.3% of pupils at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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