The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.