Cardinal Newman Catholic School
URN: 114611 • Hove BN3 6ND
Overview
- Name
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- URN
- 114611
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Jarman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273558551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Upper Drive, Hove BN3 6ND
Summary
Cardinal Newman Catholic School, located in Hove, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a capacity of 2,600 students. With 2,625 pupils currently enrolled, the school is the largest Catholic school in England, offering a diverse curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values of Caritas, Excellence, and Togetherness.
The school emphasizes academic achievement while providing tailored pastoral care based on Catholic principles. Students are encouraged to explore their potential through a variety of learning opportunities and are supported in their personal development, ensuring they become confident and compassionate individuals ready for future challenges.
Cardinal Newman also prioritizes the integration of British values, promoting democracy, respect, and individual liberty within its community. The school collaborates closely with local Catholic primary schools to enhance the educational experience for all students, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values.
The school emphasizes academic achievement while providing tailored pastoral care based on Catholic principles. Students are encouraged to explore their potential through a variety of learning opportunities and are supported in their personal development, ensuring they become confident and compassionate individuals ready for future challenges.
Cardinal Newman also prioritizes the integration of British values, promoting democracy, respect, and individual liberty within its community. The school collaborates closely with local Catholic primary schools to enhance the educational experience for all students, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values.
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- Admissions Policies (other)
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- How to Apply: In Year Admissions (other)
- Statutory Information & Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blatchington Mill School (63.6)
- King's School (63.6)
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (55.7)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 2600
- Pupils
- 2625
- Boys
- 1395
- Girls
- 1230
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2625 | 1395 | 1230 | 2600 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2507 | 1340 | 1167 | 2262 | 16.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2450 | 1249 | 1201 | 2262 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2450 | 1249 | 1201 | 2262 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2452 | 1253 | 1199 | 2262 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2378 | 1217 | 1161 | 2262 | 9.80 |
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