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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,641
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.2%
Attainment 8
49.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
46.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
82.2%
EBacc APS
4.67
EBacc 9-5
28.3%
EBacc 9-4
40.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.06
A*-A Grades
24.4%
A*-B Grades
55.2%
AAB+ %
16.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 129 students entered

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is a secondary school in Luton, Luton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 1,641 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7AE | More schools in Luton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2013 — Good (predecessor: Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

What is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College's latest exam results?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College located?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is a secondary school in Luton, Luton (LU2 7AE).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College has around 1,641 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College with other schools?
View Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Luton.