John Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Birmingham, Solihull
John Henry Newman Catholic College is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Solihull has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Solihull
- Pupils on roll
- 1,273 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 3 March 2026
Strengths
- “John Henry Newman Catholic College is a school which proudly serves its local community.”
- “The school's motto of 'heart speaks to heart' reflects how this is a setting which places significant value on every pupil.”
- “Pupils appreciate that adults will go the extra mile for them.”
To improve
- “However, there remain some inconsistencies in this part of the school.”
- “Some students do not make as much progress as they could, especially those on A-level courses.”
- “Leaders recognise there is more to do to improve the levels of pupils' attendance, including how they review and refine their approaches.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 269 first-preference applications, 235 offers in total, 211 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Year 7 2018 to 2026, as Solihull published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Solihull.
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- Smith's Wood Academy 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Park Hall Academy 2.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Lyndon School 3.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Lode Heath School 4.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Langley School 4.6 mi Good Last distance published