The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust is an academy trust running 7 schools (7 primary) in Bristol, City of and North Somerset.
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 3 need attention or urgent improvement.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 13306140, incorporated in 2021.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | BRISTOL | - | KS2 84% |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Bristol | - | - |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Nailsea | - | KS2 78% |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Portishead | - | - |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School | Primary | Bristol | Report card: 0/7 strong, 3 need attention | KS2 53% |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Bristol | - | KS2 83% |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Bristol | Good (2024) | KS2 80% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.