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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Catchment Area

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

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a academy converter secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1605 pupils, and a capacity of 1405 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,605

Pupils

1,405

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is managed by Hertfordshire 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: 1605 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1405 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 Hertfordshire 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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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, SG1 4AE
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
137895

Other Secondary Schools in Stevenage

If The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stevenage are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School currently has 1605 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1405 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

The Saint 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 Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School cover?

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 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 The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.