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St John Henry Newman Catholic School Catchment Area

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

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 694 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

694

Pupils

700

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St John Henry Newman Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Henry Newman Catholic School is managed by Cumberland 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: 99% 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 Cumberland 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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St John Henry Newman Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112399

Other Secondary Schools in Carlisle

If St John Henry Newman Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Carlisle are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John Henry Newman Catholic School

Is St John Henry Newman Catholic School oversubscribed?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is operating close to its capacity of 700 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

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

What age range does St John Henry Newman Catholic School cover?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is a secondary school in Carlisle, Cumberland, 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 St John Henry Newman Catholic School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.