Newman Catholic College
London, NW10 3RN · Brent · secondary school
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15th of 16 secondary schools in Brent we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 492 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.9 · 16 | 30% | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.0 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newman Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Podcasting, Engineering and Construction, Gardening, Hair, Beauty and Barbering, Floristry, Primary School Mentoring, Street Food, and Chess clubs. Sports include Tennis, Fitness and Football, Basketball, Football, and Duke of Edinburgh. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 582 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for boys? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Newman Catholic College
Overview
Newman Catholic College continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly college environment" where pupils feel "happy and safe." The report highlights strong pupil behaviour, positive staff relationships, and effective safeguarding arrangements, though it identifies specific areas for improvement in curriculum planning and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "positive working relationships" with staff and report "very little bullying," with incidents resolved quickly.
- The curriculum in most subjects meets national breadth and ambition, with strong cross-curricular links in areas like mathematics and science.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with SEND, including recent staff training and the introduction of support 'passports'.
- The school offers extensive enrichment opportunities, including sixth-form mentoring, cultural trips, and a robust PSHE curriculum.
- Staff workload is managed well, and governors are actively engaged in recognising areas for curriculum improvement.
Areas to improve
- English curriculum planning lacks ambition and clear sequencing; pupils in key stage 3 read extracts rather than whole texts, hindering reading stamina.
- Support strategies for pupils with SEND are not yet fully embedded, resulting in a "variable experience of the curriculum" for some.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working well with external agencies to address risks such as drugs and online safety.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.8 |
| 2024/25 | 35.9 |
| 2025/26 | 36.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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