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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

State school · Luton, LU2 7AE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,623 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,623 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mark McLaughlin

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 29 %
OtherUnkn 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 13 %
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School 11 %
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 10 %
Warden Hill Junior School 6 %
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Bramingham Primary School 3 %
The Meads Primary School 2 %
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School 1 %
Chantry Primary Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
102
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,623
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Warden Hill Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 7AE
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Telephone: 01582 597125

Email: cardinal.newman.admin@luton.gov.uk

Website: http://www.cardinalnewmanschool.net

Local authority: Luton Borough Council

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School data & information Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
1,623 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
30 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
102 Number of teachers
40 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.50
LA avg.
45.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.38 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 263 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 269 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 194 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 269 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.46
LA avg.
31.24
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 24 B
Psychology GCE A level 34 C
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics GCE A level 37 C
Law GCE A level 12 C
History GCE A level 20 C
Geography GCE A level 10 C
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 C
Chemistry GCE A level 22 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 26 C
Biology GCE A level 22 C
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 27 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 18 and has 16 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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