Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Warden Hill Road, LU2 7AE |
| School Website | www.cardinalnewmanschool.net/ |
| Telephone | 1582597125 |
| URN | 142310 |
School Census
| Total | 1649 |
| Girls/Boys | 794/855 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 30.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 196 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/12/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/12/2013 | Good |
| 22/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 92.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 88% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.65 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.73 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 471 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 441 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 437 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 462 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 257 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 307 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 517 |
| As first preference | 334 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 |
| As first preference | 322 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 427 |
| As first preference | 269 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| 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 | 25% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 30.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 16.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 32% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 23.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 15.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Warden Hill Junior School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birdsfoot Lane, , LU3 2DN
Warden Hill Infant School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birdsfoot Lane, , LU3 2DN
Bramingham Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Freeman Avenue, , LU3 4BL