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Newman Catholic College

Secondary · Voluntary aided school · London, NW10 3RN

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#3,070 of 3,312

Worse than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2021/22

#2,282 of 2,436

Worse than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Newman Catholic College Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2011

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils582
GenderBoys
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Marius Carney
Local authorityBrent
Opened01 Jan 1900
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101564.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBrentEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.36, worse than England, worse than Brent50.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.43.3%, worse than England, worse than Brent68.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.29.9%, worse than England, worse than Brent52.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.13.4%, similar to England, worse than Brent19.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths39.2%, worse than England, worse than Brent64.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 497--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis school
Average A-level gradez
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study86
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist-

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils582
Girls24
Boys558
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.38.1%
First language not English77.1%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.912
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.36.2%
Sixth form places2024/25300
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.35
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.25
Average class size13.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

Other ethnic group
21.8%
African
16.2%
Indian
14.6%
Other White
13.7%
Other Asian
11.3%
Other mixed
5.3%
White British
4.3%
White and Asian
2.6%
Caribbean
2.6%
Other Black
2.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher11.1
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.7.9
Teachers (FTE)52.46
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.93
Support staff (FTE)43.9
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2553.3
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2549.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252.8

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.62
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.89
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.26
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.26
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)2

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolBrentEngland
Overall absence8.3%, similar to England, worse than Brent6.5%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.26%, worse than England, worse than Brent18.4%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.2.9%, better than England, worse than Brent1.6%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate18%
Pupils with one or more suspensions12.3%
Permanent exclusion rate0.1%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.82.2%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.80%
School sixth form36.7%
Further education31.1%
Sixth form college12.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.9%
Apprenticeship2.2%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.58%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.26%
Further education20%
Employment12%
Higher education6%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Newman Catholic College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryHarris Lowe Academy WillesdenAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimaryFurness Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondarySaint Claudine's Catholic School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNot applicableMaple Walk SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryJohn Keble CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryNewfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryDonnington Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryKenmont Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNurseryCollege Green School and ServicesLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryLeopold Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Newman Catholic College

What is Newman Catholic College's Ofsted rating?

Newman Catholic College is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 Sept 2011.

How does Newman Catholic College rank in England?

Newman Catholic College ranks 3,070 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 92% of schools) and 2,282 of 2,436 schools in England for A-level 2021/22 (worse than 93% of schools).

What are Newman Catholic College's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 29.9% of pupils at Newman Catholic College got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 36 (England 46.2).

What are Newman Catholic College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Newman Catholic College was z.

How hard is it to get into Newman Catholic College?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Newman Catholic College made 62 offers from 89 applications (1.4 per offer), and 26 of 26 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Newman Catholic College?

Newman Catholic College has 582 pupils aged 11 to 19.

What is the capacity of Newman Catholic College?

Newman Catholic College had 912 school places in 2024/25.

Does Newman Catholic College have a sixth form?

Yes, Newman Catholic College has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Newman Catholic College?

At Newman Catholic College, the average class had 13.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 11.1 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Newman Catholic College?

In 2025/26, pupils at Newman Catholic College missed 8.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 26% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.