Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton
Town/City: Oldham
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: OL9 9QY
Telephone Number: 0161 785 8858
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kerry Phillips
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1469 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.4%

Location and administration

URN: 149461
DfE Number: 353/4608
UKPRN: 10091413
UPRN: 422000121666
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Oldham (E08000004)
Constituency: Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (E14001416)
Electoral Ward: Chadderton South (E05014649)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 389991E, 404601N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 18.95" N 2° 9' 8.48" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGRQX+C3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr John Cassin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Ms Rebecca Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie Hennessy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Miss Jane Hilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Father Gavin Landers - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Mary McDerby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Ms Pamela McIlroy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Dena Mulligan - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Kerry Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nicholas Ralph - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mr Paul Smithies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Miss Margaret Sweeney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.