The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,448
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Ms Emma O'Connor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKeresley Grange Primary School
Primary · 527m away
Whitmore Park Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Inspired Pathways
Pupil referral unit · 936m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Parkgate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
President Kennedy School and Community College
Secondary · 1.4km away
President Kennedy School Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Coundon Court
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Newman Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School currently has 1,448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Newman Catholic School take?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is in Coventry, CV6 2FR, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Newman Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Newman Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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