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 | 1623 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 148 | 126 | 274 |
| 8 | 150 | 122 | 272 |
| 9 | 140 | 141 | 281 |
| 10 | 140 | 137 | 277 |
| 11 | 148 | 118 | 266 |
| 12 | 57 | 73 | 130 |
| 13 | 64 | 59 | 123 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.6% |
| White, Other | 22.6% |
| African | 16.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Caribbean | 4.1% |
| Irish | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-06-05 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-08-31 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College | ||
| 2013-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-12 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-01 | Full inspection | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.38 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
0.39 miles |
|
Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.47 miles |
|
Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
0.53 miles |
|
Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
0.55 miles |
|
Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.08 miles |
|
Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
1.11 miles |
|
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
1.19 miles |
|
William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
1.39 miles |
|
William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
1.42 miles |
|
Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
1.46 miles |
|
Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
1.51 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS |
1.65 miles |
|
Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.71 miles |
|
Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
1.72 miles |
|
Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.84 miles |
|
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
1.92 miles |
|
Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
1.97 miles |
|
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD |
2.02 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
2.03 miles |
|
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.97 miles |
|
Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.14 miles |
|
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
1.15 miles |
|
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
1.39 miles |
|
Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.58 miles |
|
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
1.95 miles |
|
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.97 miles |
|
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
2.1 miles |
|
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.1 miles |
|
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
2.19 miles |
|
King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.44 miles |
|
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.44 miles |
|
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.47 miles |
|
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
2.59 miles |
|
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.62 miles |
|
Windmill Hill School
York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
2.66 miles |
|
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 |