The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Academy converter in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1620 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1405 |
| Free school meals | 10.00% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.jhn.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01438314643 |
| URN | 137895 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 17 July 2024, outcome: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next.
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Nearby schools
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy (secondary school, about 0.6 km)
- Barclay Academy (secondary school, about 0.8 km)
- Marriotts School (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
- The Nobel School (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- Barnwell School (secondary school, about 4.3 km)
- Hitchin Girls' School (secondary school, about 5.0 km)
- Hitchin Boys' School (secondary school, about 5.7 km)
- The Highfield School (secondary school, about 5.8 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.