Newman Catholic College, London
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newman Catholic College excels at supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds, particularly those learning English as an additional language, helping them integrate and progress quickly. The school creates a welcoming, respectful community where all pupils are celebrated for their differences. Strong leadership has turned the school around from financial difficulties into a stable, improving institution where pupils enjoy coming to school and achieve good outcomes.
Key Strengths
- Creates a harmonious, inclusive multifaith community that celebrates differences and promotes Catholic values
- Excellent support for pupils learning English as an additional language, with many making substantial progress quickly
- Strong focus on literacy through high-profile events like the yearly 'School Read' and well-resourced library
- Effective safeguarding with staff well-trained to identify risks and support vulnerable pupils
- Superb staff-pupil relationships creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils are proud of their school
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure students on new academic courses in the sixth form make at least good progress across all subjects
- Improve progress for identified at-risk groups including the most able pupils, Black Caribbean pupils and disadvantaged pupils
- Monitor quality of teaching on newly introduced A-level courses in the sixth form
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders and staff take responsibilities seriously with robust staff checks, timely referrals to agencies, and awareness of risks including gangs, grooming and radicalisation.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport and thought therapy programme, drama productions, wide variety of extra-curricular activities
Newman Catholic College continues to be a good school. The leadership team has maintained educational quality while addressing previous financial deficits, rising pupil numbers, and improving outcomes.
At a Glance
42.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
18.6
Avg class size
36
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
582 pupils
1,000 capacity
418 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Brent
Places available
3,572
Applications
3,350
Got 1st preference
73.2%
Got preferred school
94.1%
Secondary admissions across Brent (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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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
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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
8.84922%
Overall absence
29.25532%
Persistent absence
564
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
Newman Catholic College
Furness Primary School
Maple Walk School
John Keble CofE Primary School
Newfield Primary School
Donnington Primary School
Kenmont Primary School
Leopold Primary School
Harlesden Primary School
Princess Frederica CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
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