The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
School Name: The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Address: Hitchin Road Town/City: Stevenage County: Hertfordshire Postcode: SG1 4AE Telephone Number: 01438 314643 Website: http://www.jhn.herts.sch.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: The Diocese Of Westminster Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr David Carrasco-Morley
Capacity: 1405
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1620 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%
URN: 137895
DfE Number: 919/5413
UKPRN: 10036742
UPRN: 10070250413
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Stevenage (E07000243)
Constituency: Stevenage (E14001516)
Electoral Ward: Woodfield (E05015636)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)
Easting & Northing: 522957E, 226079N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 55' 13.09" N 0° 12' 48.16" W
Plus Code: 9C3XWQCP+4J
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Claire Angus - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Miss Charlotte Belt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
- Mr David Carrasco-Morley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Felicity Corcoran - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Kate Corney - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
- Kelly Donkor - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
- Marijana Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Philip Farr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mr Mario Ilde Velasco Bueno - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
- Mr Robert O'Connell - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 March 2030.
- Jane Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mary Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
- Mrs Emma Puosi Dunsire - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Father Adams Tatsidjodoung - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Mike Treffry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
- Ms Anne Vega - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Anne Vega - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Ms Tara Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2029.