Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Warden Hill Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 7AE |
| Phone | 01582597125 |
| Reference Number | 142310 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1641 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.29%
Girls: 47.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 149 | 124 | 273 |
| 8 | 145 | 122 | 267 |
| 9 | 149 | 116 | 265 |
| 10 | 140 | 144 | 284 |
| 11 | 141 | 137 | 278 |
| 12 | 78 | 69 | 147 |
| 13 | 56 | 71 | 127 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.4% |
| White, Other | 20.5% |
| African | 17.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| Caribbean | 4.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Irish | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 31 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College | |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Mar 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.89 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.43 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 114 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
0.39 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant Academy
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.47 miles |
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Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
0.53 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.55 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.08 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
1.11 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
1.19 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
1.39 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
1.42 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.46 miles |
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Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
1.51 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.71 miles |
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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
1.72 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.84 miles |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
1.92 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.97 miles |
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Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
2.02 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
2.03 miles |
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Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.05 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.97 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.14 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.15 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
1.39 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.58 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.95 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.97 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
2.1 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.1 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
2.19 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.44 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.44 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.47 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.59 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.62 miles |
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Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
2.66 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
2.74 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
3.28 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
3.34 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
3.35 miles |