Cardinal Newman College, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B
Average grade
39.4
Points per entry
B
Best 3 A-Levels
17%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
1,439
A-Level students
90%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 56 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,775 students
202223 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
26%
Top-third university
66%
Degree course
73%
Any L4+ destination
6%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,694 students completing 16-18 study
2021/22 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.