The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School vs Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
207 students
| Measure | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage, East of England | Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 460 | #858 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #368 of 4,090 | #7061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,620 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,620 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 115.3% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.jhn.herts.sch.uk | www.woolenwickinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 54.3).
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 207.
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a academy school while Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (86.8 vs 54.3 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 Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km 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. Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School and Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is 55th of 460 and Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School is 858th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).