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Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Oldham · OL9 9QY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,469

Local authority

Oldham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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 11–16, in Oldham, Oldham, 1,469 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 37.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Secondary schools in Oldham
13
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL9
28
Secondary in OL9
4
Open schools in Oldham LA
128
Secondary in Oldham LA
14

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 OldhamNear OL9

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
149461

Location

Address
Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton
Postcode
OL9 9QY
Town
Oldham
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Oldham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,469
Boys / girls
712 / 757
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,469 / 1,650 (89%)
Free school meals
37.4%
FSM pupils
549
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01617858858
Website
http://www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/

Official links