Cardinal Newman Catholic School
URN: 147346 • Coventry CV6 2FR
Overview
- Name
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- URN
- 147346
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma O'Connor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476332382
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandpits Lane, Coventry CV6 2FR
Summary
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a mixed secondary academy located in Coventry, with a current enrolment of 1,448 pupils and a capacity of 1,499. The school follows a Catholic ethos, aiming to provide a holistic education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. The admissions process prioritises baptised Catholic children, particularly those from feeder schools, while also accommodating non-Catholic students under specific criteria.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting both academic excellence and personal growth. Support systems are in place to assist students in their educational journey, ensuring that each child receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is committed to building a strong community, engaging with parents and local organisations to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages active participation from families and values the role of parents in supporting their children's education. For more information about admissions and school policies, parents can visit the school's website.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting both academic excellence and personal growth. Support systems are in place to assist students in their educational journey, ensuring that each child receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is committed to building a strong community, engaging with parents and local organisations to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages active participation from families and values the role of parents in supporting their children's education. For more information about admissions and school policies, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- GovernorHub (governance)
- ActivAbsence (sen)
- Sora (sen)
- Sports Day / Afternoons 2025This year, due to the ongoing construction work on our playing fields, we organised individual Sports Days for each year group. This gave students the chance to represent their tutor group and have some fun in the process.Our s (sen)
- HCMAC Prevent Policy 2023-2026 (download)
- Arbor (other)
- Carefirst (other)
- School Uniform (other)
- YEAR 7'S FIRST DAY AT CNCSWe are delighted to welcome your child into our school community on Wednesday 3rd September.Before your child starts with us, please read the information below very carefully about students' first day at Cardinal Newman (other)
- YEAR 7 NOTICES It was a delight welcoming your child into our school community for their first day at school today.The children have been a credit to all and we look forward to an exciting and successful year ahead.Please find some important information b (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Capacity
- 1499
- Pupils
- 1448
- Boys
- 722
- Girls
- 726
- FSM %
- 28.90
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1448 | 722 | 726 | 1499 | 28.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1481 | 754 | 727 | 1499 | 29.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1383 | 685 | 698 | 1499 | 23.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1383 | 685 | 698 | 1499 | 23.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1366 | 655 | 711 | 1499 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1320 | 640 | 680 | 1499 | 20.10 |
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