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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

State school · Hove, BN3 6ND
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,625 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,625 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Claire Jarman

Entrance

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

Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School 15 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Brunswick Primary School 10 %
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 7 %
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 7 %
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 6 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 6 %
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School 5 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School 4 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Stanford Junior School 3 %
Aldrington CofE Primary School 2 %
Hove Junior School 2 %
Westdene Primary School 1 %
Saltdean Primary School 1 %
Fairlight Primary School 1 %
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 1 %
St Martin's CofE Primary School 1 %
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove 1 %
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Exit

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

School
66%
LA avg.
72%
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

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

School
60.8%
LA avg.
52.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.47
LA avg.
38.78
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
155
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,625
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

The Upper Drive
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 6ND
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Telephone: 01273 558551

Email: reception@cncs.co.uk

Website: http://www.cncs.co.uk

Local authority: Brighton and Hove City Council

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School data & information Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND
2,625 Pupil numbers
20.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
23 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
155 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
60.8%
LA avg.
52.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
54.40
LA avg.
48.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.56 Score Well 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 338 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 8
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 352 6
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 9
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 157 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 333 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 350 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Mathematics GCE AS level 18 B

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

School
24.3%
LA avg.
19%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
37.47
LA avg.
38.78
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 C
Psychology GCE A level 35 B
Physics GCE A level 32 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 16 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 18 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 17 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 73 A
Law GCE A level 11 C
History GCE A level 20 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 A
Geography GCE A level 31 B
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 44 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 20 A
Dance GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 A
Chemistry GCE A level 27 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 31 C
Biology GCE A level 41 A
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 15 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 5 D

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 is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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