Cardinal Newman College

A dedicated specialist Learning Support team assists students with specific learning needs, special health needs and other difficulties.

“To enable all students coming to Cardinal Newman College to achieve their learning goals, the College has a dedicated and specialist Learning Support team. The team has wide experience in supporting students with specific learning needs and is able to continue with the support students may have received at their high school. They also support students with the management of any special health needs, or if students experience other difficulties at particular times.”

Foundation Learning is for EHCP holders working at Entry Level 1 through Level 1.

“To apply for foundation learning you must have an EHCP and be working between Entry Level 1 and Level 1.”

The Health and Wellbeing Team offers practical guidance, emotional-support resources and signposting to internal and external services.

“The Health and Wellbeing Team are here to support students struggling with any aspect of their life. They offer practical advice and guidance and will signpost you to various internal and external services if appropriate. The team can suggest a range of practical resources to support your emotional needs, with signposts including mental health organisations, NHS-Approved apps and worksheets, as well as advice on things like balancing workloads, healthy eating, exercise and getting a good night’s sleep.”

Safeguarding is incorporated into RE and tutorials to raise awareness of abuse risks and teach students how to keep safe and report concerns.

“The College curriculum can play a part in Safeguarding. The College offers this in RE and the Tutorial programme where related issues may be highlighted in a sensitive and reflective way. Awareness can be raised about the risks of different kinds of abuse and young people can be taught skills they need to help them keep safe and to feel that they can speak to members of staff should they have concerns of this nature.”

Psychology, Maths and Further Maths recorded strong A-Level outcomes.

“In [A-Level Psychology](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/our-courses/all-courses/item/43/psychology) 80% of students achieved grades A\*–B. Meanwhile, in [A-Level Maths](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/our-courses/all-courses/item/35/maths), 44% of students achieved A\*–A and one third of [Further Maths](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/our-courses/all-courses/item/30/further-maths) students achieved an A\*.”

All science subjects are taught in a purpose-built building with modern laboratories and an Open Learning Centre.

“Our Science subjects are all taught within the purpose built St Mary’s building, which is located opposite the main site. It houses state-of-the-art laboratories and a large Open Learning Centre.”

Students led a tree-planting event in Ashton Park.

“This mission reached a high point with a student-led tree planting event in the centre of Ashton Park.”

Core RE uses reflection, discussion, games, trips, meditation, music and art to develop students' understanding of different beliefs and perspectives.

“Through reflection, discussion, simulation games, trips, meditation, music and art, we encourage students to consider and evaluate their own thoughts, beliefs and faith, as well as to understand that those around them may think very differently.”

The college is committed to an open, welcoming and secure culture free from fear and violence.

“The College is committed to creating a culture that is open and welcoming, free from fear and from violence of any kind, in which all individuals feel safe, happy and secure”

The college describes a Catholic ethos centred on educational excellence, community, faith, respect, trust, diversity, and nurturing each individual.

“"As a Catholic Sixth Form College we strive to be a centre of educational excellence for the community, built on faith, respect and trust. We celebrate diversity amongst all our students and staff and seek to nurture the gifts of each individual through high quality teaching and learning and dedicated pastoral care."”

Cardinal Newman is a Catholic sixth-form college and a designated Sixth Form College.

“The College was designated as a Sixth Form College following the Apprenticeships, Skills, and Children and Learning Act 2009.”

Every student takes a compulsory weekly 50-minute core RE lesson.

“A 50 minute lesson of core RE is compulsory for all students at Cardinal Newman.”

Applicants can apply online for September 2026 entry.

“Click the Apply button above to start your application for September 2026 entry.”

Only one application is required; applicants should contact the Admissions Team to make changes after submission.

“You only need to submit one application, if you wish to make changes to your application once submitted contact the Admissions Team via email using the link below.”

Achievement Tutors advise students about career progression and applications to higher education.

“Your Achievement Tutor will support you in all aspects of College life: from guidance in your studies, help with your study skills, advice regarding possible career progression and applications to Higher Education, to arranging any extra help or support you may need during your learning.”

A-Level and vocational programmes provide progression routes to university, apprenticeships or employment.

“This includes a broad variety of A-Level and vocational programmes to provide progression to university, apprenticeships or employment.”

Cardinal Newman College was rated Outstanding again following its February 2023 Ofsted inspection.

“We are delighted to announce that following our latest Ofsted inspection in February 2023, Cardinal Newman College has been rated as Outstanding once again!”

A record number of A* grades were achieved; 66% of students achieved A*–B grades, and A-Level and BTEC courses had a 100% pass rate.

“The results have been outstanding across the board, with a record number of A\* grades and an amazing 66% of students achieving high grades A\*-B, not to mention a 100% pass rate in both [A-Level](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/our-courses/all-courses/a-level-courses) and [BTEC](https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/our-courses/all-courses/btec-courses) courses.”