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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.2 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,625
Capacity
2,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score is in the top 28% nationally, with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%, the school successfully supports 71% of its students in progressing to university, with nearly a third heading to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.4 | Top 28% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 34% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 277 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (366 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.6%
White Other14.2%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African3.7%
Asian Other3.7%
Other3.4%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.83698, -0.15784 · BN3 6ND
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114611
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cncs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic School a good school?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School scores 89.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
Based on 366 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cardinal Newman Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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