Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
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Attainment 8 of 50.0 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.38
- Confidence interval:
- [0.20, 0.55]
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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 | 276 | 50.0 | — | 64.9% | 82.2% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 265 | 48.5 | +0.38 | 66.8% | 92.5% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 269 | 49.5 | +0.29 | 66.0% | 88.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 261 | 51.2 | +0.19 | 68.0% | 71.0% | 4.7 |
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School information
| URN | 142310 |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Fay |
| Trust | ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | LU2 7AE |
| Latest pupils | 276 |
| FSM eligible | 18.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
http://www.cardinalnewmanschool.net/View local authority page1582597125| DfE number | 4606 |
| UKPRN | 10053912 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |