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Academy converter · 660 pupils
74% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.2
Further education
Cardinal Newman College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Cardinal Newman College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 2,149 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 50% went to university (Lancashire 36%, England 37%), and 26% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B, above the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Psychology and Business Studies.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Lancashire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Cardinal Newman College | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 2,149 | 11,265 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 80% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 50% | 36% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 26% | 20% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 25% | 29% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 15% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Cardinal Newman College | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 4,550 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1,439 | 4,666 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 39.42 | 36.46 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 396 | 28% | 31% |
| Psychology | 321 | 22% | 23% |
| Business Studies | 307 | 21% | 13% |
| Biology | 294 | 20% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 280 | 19% | 17% |
| Sociology | 262 | 18% | 13% |
| Law | 135 | 9% | 4% |
| Physics | 119 | 8% | 12% |
| Computer Science | 104 | 7% | 5% |
| English Literature | 97 | 7% | 11% |
| History | 96 | 7% | 13% |
| Economics | 87 | 6% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 81 | 6% | 2% |
| English Language | 79 | 5% | 4% |
| Accounting/Finance | 73 | 5% | 1% |
| Politics | 72 | 5% | 6% |
| Geography | 71 | 5% | 10% |
| Physical Education | 68 | 5% | 3% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 65 | 5% | 0% |
| Media Studies | 60 | 4% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 50 | 3% | 3% |
| Graphic Communication | 50 | 3% | 2% |
| Film Studies | 48 | 3% | 2% |
| Photography | 44 | 3% | 3% |
| Ancient History | 37 | 3% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 36 | 3% | 5% |
| Spanish | 29 | 2% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 27 | 2% | 4% |
| Philosophy | 20 | 1% | 1% |
| French | 19 | 1% | 1% |
| Textiles | 18 | 1% | 1% |
| German | 16 | 1% | 0% |
| Drama | 10 | 1% | 2% |
| Dance | 6 | 0% | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Persian | — | — | 0% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 356 | 25% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 113 | 8% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 112 | 8% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 110 | 8% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 93 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 91 | 6% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 90 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 67 | 5% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 59 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 58 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 58 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 56 | 4% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 41 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 29 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 28 | 2% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 26 | 2% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 26 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 26 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 24 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 24 | 2% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 20 | 1% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 20 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 17 | 1% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 17 | 1% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 17 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 0% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 0% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Music | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Music | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.