Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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School information
| URN | 149461 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Kerry Phillips |
| Trust | EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | OL9 9QY |
| Latest pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 9QY
http://www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/1617858858| DfE number | 4608 |
| UKPRN | 10091413 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2025 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |