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John Henry Newman Catholic College Catchment Area

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

John Henry Newman Catholic College is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1301 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,301

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

John Henry Newman Catholic College Catchment Area Information

Admission to John Henry Newman Catholic College is managed by Solihull 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Solihull 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 Catholic College — School Information

Full address
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5GA
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.6% of pupils
DfE URN
136347

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Frequently Asked Questions — John Henry Newman Catholic College

Is John Henry Newman Catholic College oversubscribed?

Yes — John Henry Newman Catholic College currently has 1301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for John Henry Newman Catholic College?

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

What age range does John Henry Newman Catholic College cover?

John Henry Newman Catholic College is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull, serving pupils aged 11–18. 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 Catholic College?

John Henry Newman Catholic College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.