St John Henry Newman Catholic School

A good voluntary aided school school in Cumberland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Henry Newman Catholic School.

Carlisle, CA24NL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.3%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Scalegate Road
Carlisle, CA24NL
Phone
1228404942
Website
newman.cumbria.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112399
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Website
http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
700 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lancaster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
693
Free School Meals
32.4% (225 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
27 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
44 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
87
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
693 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Cor ad Cor Loquitur (Heart Speaks to Heart)"

Christian values trust respect compassion life-long learning

St John Henry Newman Catholic School seeks to provide a distinctly Catholic education in partnership with parents, families, the local Church and wider community. Everyone is encouraged to be the best person that they can be and is both nurtured and challenged in a safe and secure environment. Mutual respect is at the heart of our school community and Gospel values of peace, justice and reconciliation are of paramount importance.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Spellbinding Book Club

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC) with over 5,000 books including eBooks and audiobooks The Day online news platform 14 PCs and 20 laptops Printing facilities Accessit Online Library Bookfinder LRC opening hours 8:30am to 4:00pm Pupil Librarian program Spellbinding Book Club Form Time Reading Challenge

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Art HRSE Geography History Design & Technology Computing Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education RE Social Sciences Learning Support Literacy Promoting British Values

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place, please contact the admissions office. The site provides admissions documents including Transfer to Secondary School in Cumbria 2026, ADMISSIONS POLICY 2025-26, ADMISSIONS POLICY 2026-27, APPEALS TIMETABLE 2026, Admission Scheme, In-Year Admissions, In-Year Admissions Application Form (pdf/Word).

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