The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School vs The Thomas Alleyne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 643 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,620 students
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
970 students
| Measure | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage, East of England | The Thomas Alleyne Academy Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 460 | #187 of 460 |
| National rank | #368 of 4,090 | #1495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,620 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,620 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.3% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.4% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.7% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.12 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | 32.1 |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.jhn.herts.sch.uk | www.tas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 59.9).
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 970.
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 The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School better than The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (86.8 vs 59.9 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 The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School and The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,620. The Thomas Alleyne Academy: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School and The Thomas Alleyne Academy rank in East of England?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is 55th of 460 and The Thomas Alleyne Academy is 187th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).