John Henry Newman Catholic College vs John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,273 students
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-on-Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,274 students
| Measure | John Henry Newman Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 493 | #110 of 493 |
| National rank | #2662 of 4,090 | #1315 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,273 | 1,274 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,273 | 1,274 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.5% | 67.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 34.2 |
| town | Birmingham | Ross-on-Wye |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/ | www.jkhs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 35.8).
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 1,273.
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 Henry Newman Catholic College better than John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy ranks higher (63.6 vs 35.8 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Ross-on-Wye in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Henry Newman Catholic College: 1,273. John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy: 1,274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Henry Newman Catholic College and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy rank in West Midlands?
John Henry Newman Catholic College is 292nd of 493 and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is 110th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).