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Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Glyn Potts

location_onOldham, OL9 9QY

language Visit Website phone 1617858858

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,502

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Attainment 8

43.7

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Oldham

#2,264 of 4,663 nationally

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Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Oldham, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College is a voluntary aided school in Oldham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,494 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7, placing the school #8 in Oldham and #2,264 of 4,663 nationally. 36.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 25.7%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

36.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.4%

Entering EBacc40.60%

EBacc APS3.83

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.20%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.84

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.55

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.68

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

28 February 2025

Inspection Report

17 May 2023

Inspection Report

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08 January 2020

Inspection Report

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11 May 2016

Inspection Report

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14 May 2014

Inspection Report

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31 March 2014

Inspection Report

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09 December 2013

Inspection Report

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17 May 2013

Inspection Report

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12 February 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-05-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-05-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-05-14

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(73 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,494 pupils. During this period, there were 158 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,494	158	10.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,494	126	8.4%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,490	124	8.3%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,501	129	8.6%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,500	193	12.9%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,510	123	8.1%	6.6%	9
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,502	63	4.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,507	114	7.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,506	31	2.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,502	55	3.7%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,505	81	5.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,495	57	3.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,498	16	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,503	64	4.3%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,489	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,489	46	3.1%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,490	73	4.9%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,499	44	2.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,499	91	6.1%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,500	87	5.8%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,507	51	3.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,505	35	2.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,505	17	1.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,485	19	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,479	37	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,488	22	1.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 63 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree53%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes10%

no90%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree33%

disagree14%

strongly disagree19%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree52%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree54%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree55%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree51%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree53%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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