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Cardinal Newman College
Lark Hill Road, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 66% of students progressing to university, including 26% attending top-third institutions, this college demonstrates a strong track record in supporting students' higher education aspirations. While specific pupil numbers are not available, the college's focus on university progression may appeal to parents seeking robust academic pathways for their children.
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| 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 1694 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.75710, -2.68887 · PR1 4HD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN130745
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.cardinalnewman.ac.uk
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What is Cardinal Newman College rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Newman College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Cardinal Newman College a good school?
Cardinal Newman College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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