Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a secondary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 11–18, in Hove, BN3, in the Brighton and Hove council area. It has 2,657 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 October 2024): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 8 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.56 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 47.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 365 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 37.88 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 250 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 2,657 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 18.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.15% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.17% | 2024/25 |
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