Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Hove, BN3 6ND
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 24% in England
4 of 10 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
2,657
First preferences per place
1.40
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 54.4 | 50.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 61% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 66% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 | 0.56 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- Dorothy Stringer School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 20% in England
- Blatchington Mill School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Varndean School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
- King's School · 1.8 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
- Patcham High School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best secondary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is in Withdean Woods (typical home £550,000, crime low).
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Cardinal Newman Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cardinal Newman Catholic School is in the top 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.