John F Kennedy Catholic School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John F Kennedy Catholic School
Address: Hollybush Lane
Town/City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP1 2PH
Telephone Number: 01442 266150
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: All Saints Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Neves
Capacity: 1243
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1073 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.9%

Location and administration

URN: 149743
DfE Number: 919/4619
UKPRN: 10092388
UPRN: 200004050853
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Hemel Hempstead (E14001278)
Electoral Ward: Chaulden and Warners End (E05004702)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)

Easting & Northing: 503602E, 207804N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 35.94" N 0° 30' 0.61" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQF5X+XW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Fr Kim Addison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Lois Ashcroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Coshia Belvet - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Cartwright - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Fr David Cherry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 3 September 2026.
  • Mr Chris Fielden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Fielden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Debra Gee - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Maria Hobbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2028.
  • Mr Prosper Ndayi - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Parfitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 September 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.