St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

About St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

A very warm welcome to St John Henry Newman Catholic Primary School. A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 80 responses • 22.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.3% positive 1.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.6% positive 1.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 2.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.1% positive 6.3% negative

My child does well at this school

96.2% positive 2.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 80 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

16.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Excellent school with great values"

I have two children who attended this school and I couldn't be happier with the education and values they received. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Both of my children made great progress and developed into confident, compassionate young people.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah G

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Some inconsistencies, but overall a great school"

We've had a mixed experience at St John Henry Newman. The school's focus on values and community is wonderful, but sometimes the communication with parents can be lacking. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are generally good, but there have been a few instances where we've felt let down. Overall, though, we're happy with the school and feel it's a great choice for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca H

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful start to our child's education"

Our child started at St John Henry Newman last year and we've been thoroughly impressed with the school. The nursery staff are kind and nurturing, and our child has settled in quickly. We love the school's emphasis on faith and community, and the facilities are perfect for young children.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael W

Parent Dec 15, 2020

5.0

"A shining star in Peterborough"

My child has thrived at St John Henry Newman and I credit the school's commitment to Catholic values and academic excellence. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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