Newman Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harlesden Road Brent London NW10 3RN |
| Phone | 07407730928 |
| Reference Number | 101564 |
Newman Catholic College continues to be recognized as a good school, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils thrive. The school promotes positive relationships among students and staff, fostering a culture of respect and safety. Notably, the school has implemented effective measures for safeguarding, and pupils feel engaged and involved in various activities, including leadership roles and community service. While the college demonstrates strengths in its curriculum across most subjects and provides significant support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), there are concerns related to the ambitiousness and structure of the English curriculum. Frequent assessments help identify and address knowledge gaps among pupils, yet some issues with SEND support strategies need to be further embedded to ensure equitable access to learning for all students. Overall, the college is progressing well, though attention is necessary in specific areas to build on its successes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 677 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 96.31%
Girls: 3.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 79.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 63 | Unknown | 63 |
| 8 | 87 | Unknown | 87 |
| 9 | 107 | Unknown | 107 |
| 10 | 116 | Unknown | 116 |
| 11 | 121 | Unknown | 121 |
| 12 | 93 | 15 | 108 |
| 13 | 65 | 10 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 18.8% |
| White, Other | 15.1% |
| African | 14.8% |
| Asian, Other | 12.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White, British | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a friendly and inclusive environment.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and well-being.
- effective measures for safeguarding pupils.
- Strong curriculum plans in most subjects.
- Opportunities for pupils to contribute positively to the school community.
- Enrichment activities available before and after school.
- Well-structured PSHE curriculum supporting personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- The English curriculum is not as ambitious or clearly sequenced as needed.
- Variable experience of the curriculum for some pupils with SEND due to unembedded support plans.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 32% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 7 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | E- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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Furness Primary School
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0.27 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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