Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Luton, LU2 7AE
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 36% in England
5 of 13 in Luton
Pupils
1,655
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 48.5 | 50.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 47% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 38% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 | 0.38 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Icknield High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Lea Manor High School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Stopsley High School · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Lealands High School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Denbigh High School · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Putteridge High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
Best secondary schools in Luton · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is in Bramingham (typical home £382,500, crime very low).
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is in the top 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.