Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Oldham

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Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Oldham, OL9 9QY

— Pupils

1,650 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Oldham and the surrounding area in Oldham with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Kerry Phillips.

Information on Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oldham
Region	North West
Administrative District	Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency	Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Ward	Chadderton South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-03-2025
UKPRN	10091413
URN	149461
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Cassin	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Bennett	Local Governor	01/03/2025	23/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Dean	Local Governor	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Jane Hilton	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Gavin Landers	Local Governor	18/11/2025	17/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary McDerby	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Pamela McIlroy	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Dena Mulligan	Local Governor	10/10/2024	09/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Kerry Phillips	Local Governor	21/04/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Glyn Potts	Local Governor	01/03/2025	20/04/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nicholas Ralph	Local Governor	20/10/2025	19/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Smithies	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Christ Church CofE Primary School

0.44 km • Oldham

Other

Kingfisher Special School

0.51 km • Oldham

Other

Halcyon Way School

0.53 km • Oldham Ol9 9QE

Other

Chances Mentoring

0.59 km • Oldham

Other

St Luke's CofE Primary School

0.62 km • Oldham

Other

The Radclyffe School

0.82 km • Oldham

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oldham, Oldham.

What is the age range at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

Is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Kerry Phillips.

Where is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy located?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is at Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QY, in the Oldham local authority, North West.

Does Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Kerry Phillips

Off Canon Dolan Way, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QY

01617858858

www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149461

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026