Queen Katharine Academy vs The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 77 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Katharine Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,619 students
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,620 students
| Measure | Queen Katharine Academy Peterborough, East of England | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #449 of 460 | #55 of 460 |
| National rank | #3898 of 4,090 | #368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,619 | 1,620 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,619 | 1,620 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.5 | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | 64.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.5% | 83.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.70 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | 37.1 |
| town | Peterborough | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.qka.education | www.jhn.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 12.1).
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 1,619.
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 Queen Katharine Academy better than The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (86.8 vs 12.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Katharine Academy and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Katharine Academy: 1,619. The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Katharine Academy and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in East of England?
Queen Katharine Academy is 449th of 460 and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is 55th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).