Welcome to John Henry Newman Catholic College!

At the heart of our College community is our faith. We draw inspiration from the life and teachings of both Jesus Christ and our patron St John Henry Newman, guiding us to nurture your talents in ways that give glory to God. Our goal is simple: we want our students to leave this College with the determination to always strive for excellence, to discern their ‘definite purpose’ by engaging fully in all of aspect of school life and finally work towards self-realisation by embracing all of the opportunities that come their way. Being a Catholic school, we aim to achieve all this combined with a strong sense of God’s love and self-worth so that all students feel empowered to face life with confidence and purpose.

To achieve this, our curriculum is designed to:

  • Meet your unique needs.
  • Offer a broad and balanced range of exciting and varied educational experiences.
  • Remove barriers to success.
  • Encourage you to aim high, with no ceiling to your potential.
  • Maintain high expectations and accountability for everyone.
  • Provide support and challenge, tailored to each student.
  • Equip you with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications necessary for success in the 21st century.
  • Ensure your engagement with challenging and enriching subjects like the arts, performing arts, and sports.
  • Deliver teaching of the highest quality, fostering outstanding learning.

We support this by providing:

  • A knowledge-rich curriculum structured around traditional subjects, carefully sequenced for effective learning.
  • Passionate, knowledgeable teachers dedicated to your growth.
  • Subject workbooks and Knowledge Organisers to help you retain what you learn.
  • Lessons that focus on solidifying old knowledge so that new knowledge can be understood and organized with ease.

To create the best learning environment, we uphold high standards of behaviour, knowing that a calm, focused classroom with clear routines supports everyone’s success. We expect all students to be;

  • Be articulate – Speak in full sentences, project your voice, and confidently share your understanding.
  • Show gratitude – Appreciate the many adults in our school who work to ensure your safety and success.
  • Be resilient – Embrace challenges, ask for help when needed, and see setbacks as learning opportunities.
  • Demonstrate stoicism – Tackle tasks with commitment, even when they’re tough or not your preference, recognizing that success often requires discipline.

By developing these habits, you will build the foundation for success at our college and beyond.

We look forward to welcoming you and starting our learning journey together!

 

You can find out more about what we do and how we do it by reading the 2025 College prospectus here 

 

To have a flavour of what our Catholic College here is a slideshow of our recent Open Evening eventÂ