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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 11–181,448 pupilsRoman Catholic
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Coventry. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,448 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, Cardinal Newman Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 and 58% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Coventry can view Cardinal Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language31.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.6
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
EBacc entry17%
EBacc average point score4.19
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.7
Value added+0.08Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Coventry
All schools in Coventry →Keresley Grange Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miWhitmore Park Primary School0.5 miInspired PathwaysGood · 0.6 miHollyfast Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miCoundon CourtRequires Improvement · 0.9 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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