St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
16 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
703
First preferences per place
1.11
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 36.9 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 20% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 29% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 | -0.69 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Richard Rose Central Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- Trinity School · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Caldew School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- William Howard School · 8.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- The Nelson Thomlinson School · 9.9 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Carlisle · Best secondary schools in Cumbria
The neighbourhood
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is in Currock & Upperby (typical home £150,000, crime average).
What is St John Henry Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St John Henry Newman Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St John Henry Newman Catholic School is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.