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Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RN, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.3 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
677
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 81% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.9 indicates performance that is above the national average, only 44% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, suggesting room for improvement in core subjects. The school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 20%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.9 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 44% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian18.8%
Other18.2%
White Other15.1%
Black African14.8%
Asian Other12.1%
Mixed Other4.7%
White British3.5%
Black Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.53762, -0.23919 · NW10 3RN
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN101564
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.ncc.brent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newman Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Newman Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2011.
Is Newman Catholic College a good school?
Newman Catholic College scores 23.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Newman Catholic College?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newman Catholic College receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Newman Catholic College in GCSEs?
Newman Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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