Cardinal Newman College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Cardinal Newman College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Preston PR1 4HD
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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University Application Support: Leaders and teachers provide highly effective careers advice and guidance to help students make well-informed choices about their next steps.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Many students gain places at the university of their choice; others progress onto apprenticeships and employment.
Career Advice and Guidance: Leaders and teachers provide highly effective careers advice and guidance throughout students’ time at the college.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place which they use effectively.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Leaders have appropriately trained and experienced designated safeguarding leads and deputies in place.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in many clubs and societies such as the debating club and article writing for the Newman Times.
Work Experience/Internships: Learners on foundation learning programmes benefit from meaningful work experience.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students interested in sciences visit the NASA space centre in Orlando, while business students visit New York, and geographers visit Iceland.
Academic Performance: Most students achieve high grades.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students who have gaps in their knowledge attend additional classes to recap key topics and to rectify misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ behaviour is exemplary. They are well mannered and polite.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: There are level 3 courses to meet the needs of a diverse range of young people including a broad variety of A level and vocational programmes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is exceptionally high. Staff feel the college is well led and managed and that they are trusted and valued by leaders.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers plan students’ learning meticulously so that they gain deep knowledge and develop high levels of transferable skills.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers skilfully tailor a highly individualised programme for students with high needs. Majority of students make exceptional progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the quality of education effectively through a range of quality processes and procedures.
STEM Facilities: Leaders have collaborated with a partner university to develop a mathematics school that provides opportunities for gifted and talented mathematicians to excel.
School Culture and Ethos: Students thrive in the supportive and nurturing environment that leaders and staff have created.
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Cardinal Newman College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed, Roman Catholic college located in Lancashire, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
90.40% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The fourth-best sixth form college in the country, Cardinal Newman College in Preston, Lancashire, is a great location to study.
We are a joyful and unique Catholic sixth form college that welcomes students of all faiths and fosters a strong sense of community. Our campus is modest and unusual.
We assist our students in moving on to top institutions like the Russell Group and fulfilling careers with a selection of more than 50 programmes, ranging from A Levels to Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC courses.
Additionally a member of the Maple Group is Cardinal Newman College.
With yet another year of exceptional achievements, Cardinal Newman College students once again shown why the institution is ranked among the best in the country.
With 85% of entrants receiving High Grades (A*-C Grades), a 99.4% A Level pass rate, and a 100% BTEC pass rate, the class of 2019 had great A Level success.
The outstanding results capped off an unprecedented year for the College, which saw the bulk of our students enrol in universities, with 32% of them being accepted.
A record number of 15 students were given admission offers to Oxford or Cambridge University, while 32 students were given spots on programmes in dentistry, veterinary science, and medicine.
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We are a joyful and unique Catholic sixth form college that welcomes students of all faiths and fosters a strong sense of community. Our campus is modest and unusual.
We assist our students in moving on to top institutions like the Russell Group and fulfilling careers with a selection of more than 50 programmes, ranging from A Levels to Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC courses.
Additionally a member of the Maple Group is Cardinal Newman College.
With yet another year of exceptional achievements, Cardinal Newman College students once again shown why the institution is ranked among the best in the country.
With 85% of entrants receiving High Grades (A*-C Grades), a 99.4% A Level pass rate, and a 100% BTEC pass rate, the class of 2019 had great A Level success.
The outstanding results capped off an unprecedented year for the College, which saw the bulk of our students enrol in universities, with 32% of them being accepted.
A record number of 15 students were given admission offers to Oxford or Cambridge University, while 32 students were given spots on programmes in dentistry, veterinary science, and medicine.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.90% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.62 | 24.49 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.86 | 23.76 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.90% | 9.6% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1706 | 451 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 49.7% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.3% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.2% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.37 | 26.59 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.7 | 26.26 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.4% | 14.27% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1692 | 524 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 55.7% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.65% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.15% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.9% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.14 1 | 25.53 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.82 2 | 22.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 9.5% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1532 | 494 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 53.05% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.74% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.68% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.62 1 | 26.74 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.55 3 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 11.43% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 258 | 67.05% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.79% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 5.16% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.89 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.21 | 22.11 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.6% | 8.29% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 242 | 67.48% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.05% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
