John F Kennedy Catholic School vs St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
247 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Catholic School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 460 | #604 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1213 of 4,090 | #4872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,073 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/ | www.cuthbertmayne.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.7 vs 64.9).
- •John F Kennedy Catholic School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy Catholic School better than St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Kennedy Catholic School and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John F Kennedy Catholic School: 1,073. St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John F Kennedy Catholic School and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy rank in East of England?
John F Kennedy Catholic School is 156th of 460 and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy is 604th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).