Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Address | The Upper Drive, BN3 6ND |
| URN | 114611 |
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School Census
| Total | 2497 |
| Girls/Boys | 1185/1312 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.5%/52.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 339 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2018 | Good |
| 09/12/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.59 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.41 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 930 |
| As first preference | 461 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 267 |
| Total Offers Made | 355 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 342 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 929 |
| As first preference | 449 |
| As second preference | 184 |
| As third preference | 296 |
| Total Offers Made | 358 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 349 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 846 |
| As first preference | 377 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 290 |
| Total Offers Made | 353 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 338 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 950 |
| As first preference | 409 |
| As second preference | 225 |
| As third preference | 316 |
| Total Offers Made | 354 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 334 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 845 |
| As first preference | 331 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 312 |
| Total Offers Made | 343 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 985 |
| As first preference | 448 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 333 |
| Total Offers Made | 344 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 332 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 806 |
| As first preference | 377 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 271 |
| Total Offers Made | 354 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 338 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 792 |
| As first preference | 361 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 278 |
| Total Offers Made | 357 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 328 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 822 |
| As first preference | 375 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 320 |
| Total Offers Made | 360 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 338 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 802 |
| As first preference | 381 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 293 |
| Total Offers Made | 354 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 342 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 812 |
| As first preference | 391 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 290 |
| Total Offers Made | 357 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 352 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 55.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |