John Henry Newman Catholic College

Sixth-form support includes regular academic tutorials, study-support sessions and a bespoke pastoral programme.

“Students are also supported through regular Academic Tutorials and Study Support Sessions, and a bespoke pastoral programme.”

The college has robust safeguarding policies and procedures protecting students from harm, abuse and neglect.

“Our priority is the safety and well-being of all students, with robust safeguarding policies and procedures to protect against harm, abuse, and neglect.”

Sport is offered as a vocational subject at Key Stage 5.

“Voc Sport KS5”

Health and Social Care develops vocational healthcare knowledge and skills, with pathways including nursing and physiotherapy.

“This course provides vocational knowledge in the health care sector, developing key skills in communication, empathy, and professionalism, with pathways to careers like nursing and physiotherapy.”

The Extended Project Qualification is included among additional sixth-form qualification hours.

“Other qualification hours include General RE, Core Maths, the Extended Project Qualification and GCSE Maths and English retake classes for all students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above at Key Stage Four.”

Biology students can participate in university workshops, fieldwork and conservation studies.

“There are plenty of opportunities for university workshops, field work and conservation studies ‘ex situ’ (in zoos) and ‘in situ’ local area.”

The school aims to nurture a safe, supportive, and thriving community by prioritising wellbeing.

“By keeping wellbeing at the forefront, we aim to nurture a safe, supportive, and thriving school community.”

The college describes a shared Catholic journey of faith, connection with God and one another, and service through a unique mission.

“At John Henry Newman Catholic College, we embrace a shared journey of faith, fostering meaningful connections with God and one another as we seek to fulfill the ‘definite service’ He has entrusted to each of us.”

Sixth-form students follow individually tailored 16–19 study programmes based on their targets and ambitions.

“In the Sixth Form students are required to follow a suitable 16-19 Study Programme. Study Programmes are designed around students, their targets and ambitions. They are individually tailored and will consist of substantial level 3 qualifications, work related learning, extra-curricular activity and the continued development of core skills in English and Mathematics.”

The sixth form offers both A-level and Applied General vocational courses.

“Qualification hours will comprise of Academic (A Levels), and Applied General (Vocational) courses.”

Vocational-course applicants need at least grade 4 in GCSE English and/or Maths, plus four other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

“To enrol onto vocational courses, students will need to have achieved a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths, along with at least 4 other grade 4+.”

General A Level entry requires at least grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths plus four other GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

“To enrol onto A Level courses, students will need to have achieved a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths, along with at least 4 other grade 5+.”

One student secured an engineering apprenticeship at BMW.

“- LH achieved A, A, B and D in A Level Spanish, English Language & Literature, Maths and Physics, and has secured an Engineering Apprenticeship at BMW .”

One student secured a place to study Design (Architecture & Engineering) at the University of Cambridge.

“- AA achieved _A, A_, A\*\* in A Level Physics, Maths and Chemistry, and has secured a place to read Design (Architecture & Engineering) at the University of Cambridge .”

In 2025, 43% of grades were A–B or equivalent and 74% were A–C or equivalent.

“43% of grades were _A–B or equivalent_\*, and 74% of grades were _A–C or equivalent_\*, with many students securing first-choice university places and prestigious apprenticeships.”

The Applied General average grade was Distinction−.

“- Applied General average grade: Distinction−”