Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Address | Sandpits Lane, CV6 2FR |
| URN | 147346 |
School Census
| Total | 1424 |
| Girls/Boys | 702/722 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 29.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 334 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/04/2016 | Good |
| 05/03/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/04/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2014 |
| 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 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 24.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.18 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.51 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0.1 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 495 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 487 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 468 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 39% |
| no | 61% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Keresley Grange Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waste Lane, , CV6 2EH
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary, Penny Park Lane, CV6 2GU
Whitmore Park Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Halford Lane, , CV6 2HG