What did School Atlas judge John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend John Henry Newman Catholic College?

John Henry Newman Catholic College has 1,273 pupils on roll.

What ages does John Henry Newman Catholic College take?

John Henry Newman Catholic College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is John Henry Newman Catholic College located?

John Henry Newman Catholic College is located in Birmingham, B37 5GA, Solihull.

How do I apply to John Henry Newman Catholic College?

John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College have a religious character?

Yes — John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at John Henry Newman Catholic College was 3.06 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.

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

When John Henry Newman Catholic College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Baptised Catholic children living in a feeder school parish area — Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 5 below), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending John Henry Newman Catholic College at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Random allocation is used if distances are exactly equal and no other way of separating applications.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.6% of pupils at John Henry Newman Catholic College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

John Henry Newman Catholic College: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

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3.06miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at John Henry Newman Catholic College

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.

1Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below)
2Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below)
3Baptised Catholic children living in a feeder school parish area — Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 5 below).
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children (see note 2 below)
5Non-Catholic children looked after or previously looked after — Non-Catholic children who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below)
6Non-Catholic children at a named feeder school — Non-Catholic children currently attending a named feeder school (see note 5 below)
7Other non-Catholic children — Other Non-Catholic children.

If two applications tie: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending John Henry Newman Catholic College at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Random allocation is used if distances are exactly equal and no other way of separating applications.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school must be admitted before these arrangements are applied (Note 1). Sixth form (Year 12) has separate PAN of 100 places and its own 4-rank oversubscription criteria list (Baptised Catholic LAC/PLAC; other Baptised Catholic; non-Catholic LAC/PLAC; other non-Catholic), not included here as it is a different entry point. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Solihull MBC. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

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.

John Henry Newman Catholic College: key facts

What did School Atlas judge John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend John Henry Newman Catholic College?: John Henry Newman Catholic College has 1,273 pupils on roll.
What ages does John Henry Newman Catholic College take?: John Henry Newman Catholic College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is John Henry Newman Catholic College located?: John Henry Newman Catholic College is located in Birmingham, B37 5GA, Solihull.
How do I apply to John Henry Newman Catholic College?: John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College have a religious character?: Yes — John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at John Henry Newman Catholic College was 3.06 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at John Henry Newman Catholic College?: When John Henry Newman Catholic College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Baptised Catholic children living in a feeder school parish area — Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 5 below), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending John Henry Newman Catholic College at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Random allocation is used if distances are exactly equal and no other way of separating applications.
What is the largest ethnic background at John Henry Newman Catholic College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.6% of pupils at John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College

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.

1Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below)
2Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below)
3Baptised Catholic children living in a feeder school parish area — Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 5 below).
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children (see note 2 below)
5Non-Catholic children looked after or previously looked after — Non-Catholic children who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below)
6Non-Catholic children at a named feeder school — Non-Catholic children currently attending a named feeder school (see note 5 below)
7Other non-Catholic children — Other Non-Catholic children.

John Henry Newman Catholic College: key facts

What did School Atlas judge John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged John Henry Newman Catholic College's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend John Henry Newman Catholic College?: John Henry Newman Catholic College has 1,273 pupils on roll.
What ages does John Henry Newman Catholic College take?: John Henry Newman Catholic College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is John Henry Newman Catholic College located?: John Henry Newman Catholic College is located in Birmingham, B37 5GA, Solihull.
How do I apply to John Henry Newman Catholic College?: John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College have a religious character?: Yes — John Henry Newman Catholic College 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at John Henry Newman Catholic College was 3.06 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at John Henry Newman Catholic College?: When John Henry Newman Catholic College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (See Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Baptised Catholic children living in a feeder school parish area — Baptised Catholic children who live in a feeder school parish area (see Note 5 below), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending John Henry Newman Catholic College at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Random allocation is used if distances are exactly equal and no other way of separating applications.
What is the largest ethnic background at John Henry Newman Catholic College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.6% of pupils at John Henry Newman Catholic College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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