Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

A good academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College.

Luton, LU27AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.4%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
10 December 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warden Hill Road
Luton, LU27AE
Phone
1582597125
Website
cardinalnewmanschool.net/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142310
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE
Website
http://www.cardinalnewmanschool.net/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Northampton
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,623
Free School Meals
15.5% (252 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (62 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
37.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.6%
Ebacc Languages:
93.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.38
Progress 8 Range:
0.20 to 0.55
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
180 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
37.4 (+18.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.4 (+17.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.5 (+9.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
102 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
203
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,623 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together Towards Our Lord, through Learning, Love and Faith"

Aim 1 To be a Catholic community recognised by our love of God and of our neighbour Aim 2 To be a community of truth, reconciliation, justice and peace Aim 3 To enjoy our learning by using our God-given talents to achieve our very best. Aim 4 To value and respect ourselves and all others. Aim 5 To help students grow into adults whose Christian faith inspires their lives. Aim 6 To respond to the contribution, aspirations and needs of all staff. Aim 7 To work with our families, parishes, partner schools and the wider community.

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is the only Catholic secondary school in Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, and its ethos is guided by the motto 'Together Towards Our Lord, through Learning, Love and Faith'.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Helen Fay welcomes visitors to Cardinal Newman Catholic School, describing it as an extraordinary school built to serve the Luton community through the mission 'Together Towards Our Lord through Learning, Love and Faith,' and outlining aims around Growth, Connection and Mission, along with achievements in GCSEs and A Levels.

Facilities

Chapel Emmaus Centre Don Bosco Centre St Brigid's Centre

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support with an SENCO (Mrs A Hutcheson) and an inclusive curriculum; references to the Local Offer (Luton, Central Beds, Beds Borough) and policies including SEND Policy (September 2023) and SEN Policy (September 2023).

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