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John Henry Newman Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

John Henry Newman Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 394 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

394

Pupils

420

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

John Henry Newman Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to John Henry Newman Academy is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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John Henry Newman Academy — School Information

Full address
Grange Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4LS
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
37.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138774

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Frequently Asked Questions — John Henry Newman Academy

Is John Henry Newman Academy oversubscribed?

John Henry Newman Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Henry Newman Academy?

John Henry Newman Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does John Henry Newman Academy cover?

John Henry Newman Academy is a primary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Henry Newman Academy?

John Henry Newman Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.