Cardinal Newman Catholic School, based in Hove, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School currently has around 2625 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.6%). other white pupils make up about 14.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while SP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND |
| Website: | http://www.cncs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01273558551 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Brighton and Hove |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Claire Jarman |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114611 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2625 |
| Number of Boys: | 1395 |
| Number of Girls: | 1230 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.60% | 1407 |
| Other White | 14.20% | 374 |
| African | 5.30% | 138 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 117 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 107 |
| White and Black African | 3.70% | 98 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 97 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 88 |
| Irish | 1.70% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 43 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 41 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 30 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 22 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davigdor Infant School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RG | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South England International School Wilbury Villas (office only) , Hove BN3 6AH | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.