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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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