Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, Luton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2013 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
55
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
118%
Over capacity
1,655 pupils
1,400 capacity
255 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Luton
Admissions Demand - Luton
Places available
3,303
Applications
3,049
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
95.2%
Secondary admissions across Luton (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.54955%
Overall absence
16.95035%
Persistent absence
1,410
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Bramingham Primary School
Warden Hill Junior School
Icknield Primary School
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
The Meads Primary School
William Austin Infant School
William Austin Junior School
Waulud Primary School
Whitefield Primary Academy
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