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John F Kennedy Catholic School

Secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Report card, May 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 5 July 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementExpected standard54% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard53% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard38% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
Post-16 provisionExpected standard58% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Strong standard
Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around May 2030

The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby secondary schools

  1. 0.7 milesLaureate Academy

    Secondary, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

    Good (Jun 2023)

  2. 1.2 milesThe Hemel Hempstead School

    Secondary, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

    Report card, Mar 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

  3. 2.2 milesThe Adeyfield Academy

    Secondary, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

    Good (Jan 2023)

  4. 2.5 milesThe Astley Cooper School

    Secondary, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

    Report card, Apr 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention

  5. 2.7 milesLongdean School

    Secondary, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

    Standards maintained (Mar 2025)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.