Cardinal Newman College, Preston

From the headteacher's welcome: "Cardinal Newman College is a leading Catholic Sixth Form College in Preston, serving students from across Lancashire and beyond. Consistently ranked amongst the highest performing colleges nationally, we are proud to provide an exceptional academic experience in a welcoming and supportive environment."

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

Of the 2043 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 51% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 23% into work. 20% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

The nearest railway station is Preston Rail Station, about 1170 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cardinal Newman College (n1), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cardinal Newman College stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 3rd decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 800 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.