The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Nick Burnham (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lark Hill Road, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cardinal Newman College's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Cardinal Newman College take?
Cardinal Newman College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Cardinal Newman College?
Cardinal Newman College is in Preston, PR1 4HD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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