Located in Hemel Hempstead, John F Kennedy Catholic School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
John F Kennedy Catholic School currently has around 1125 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH |
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| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Neves |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117557 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1243 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1125 |
| Number of Boys: | 581 |
| Number of Girls: | 544 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale Primary and Nursery School Boxted Road , Warners End HP1 2QS | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklem Primary School Boxted Road , HP1 2QH | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Galley Hill , HP1 3JY | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossgate Primary School Galley Hill , HP1 3JY | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Infants' and Nursery School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.