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John F Kennedy Catholic School

Academy converter · Hemel Hempstead · HP1 2PH

Ages 11–18 · 1,073 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

50.9

Overall absence

7.4%

Admissions demand

1.12 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.15
−20+2
Attainment 850.9
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+79%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.1%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
912

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.12 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

169

Places offered

151

1st-preference offers

141

Total preferences (any rank)
483
Preferred offers (top 3)
151
Applications from outside LA
57
Offers to outside-LA applicants
15
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

1,073 pupils · 1,243 places

Pupils on roll
1,073
Boys / girls
562 / 511
School capacity
1,243
Capacity fill
1,073 / 1,243 (86%)
Free school meals
16.9%
FSM pupils
151
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Paul Neves

Location

Address
Hollybush Lane
Postcode
HP1 2PH
Town
Hemel Hempstead
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Dacorum
Constituency
Hemel Hempstead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, 1,073 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in Hemel Hempstead
50
Secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead
6
Academies among open schools in Hemel Hempstead
26% (13)
Open schools in HP1
17
Secondary in HP1
3
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Hemel HempsteadNear HP1

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    Hemel Hempstead · HP1 3DW · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.7
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence14.8%

    0.7 miles away

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    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.8
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence7.6%

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  • The Adeyfield Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att829.2
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    • EM5+17%
    • Absence11.1%

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    Ages 11–18

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    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence12.7%

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  • Longdean School

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    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.7 miles away

  • Ashlyns School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.8
    • P80.4
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Neves
Telephone
01442266150
Website
http://www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/

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