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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.3 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,448
Capacity
1,499
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing it in the top 31% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at only 17%, which may indicate limited uptake of a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2016Older 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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.2%
Black African14.8%
White Other13.5%
Asian Indian4.5%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Irish2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.44232, -1.53664 · CV6 2FR
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN147346
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cncs.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2016.
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic School a good school?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School scores 60.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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