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John F Kennedy Catholic School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Paul Neves
corporate_fareALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
location_onHemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2012

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#49 in Hertfordshire

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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John F Kennedy Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

John F Kennedy Catholic School is an academy converter in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,078 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #49 in Hertfordshire and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 54.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 44.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2012. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.7 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

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

54.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.2%
Entering EBacc16.90%
EBacc APS3.96
2024
Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc17.40%
EBacc APS4.21
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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment1%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

78

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*1.4%
Achieving A*–A13.7%
Achieving A*–B44.3%
VA Banding Average
Retention rate96.2%
A-level subjects offered18
2024
A-Level Value Added

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

107

Retention rate98.10%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Outstanding
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Outstanding

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