St John Henry Newman Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 41.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.69
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.01, -0.37]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 127 | 41.0 | — | 45.7% | 58.3% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 95 | 36.9 | -0.69 | 40.0% | 57.9% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 81 | 41.6 | -0.45 | 46.0% | 69.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 102 | 46.6 | -0.22 | 63.0% | 58.0% | 4.2 |
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Other secondary schools in Cumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 112399 |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Declan McArdle |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CA2 4NL |
| Latest pupils | 127 |
| FSM eligible | 33.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NL
http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/View local authority page1228404942| DfE number | 4630 |
| UKPRN | 10004616 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |