SchoolScoresNewman Catholic College
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Boys only · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RN
020 8965 3947 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 September 2011.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Brent comparisons use the 3 of its 16 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 83% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 55% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 54% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 75% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 75% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 76% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brent figures pool parents at the Brent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
75 pupils in this year group.
23% — 32 points below the Brent average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 35.9 | 51.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
106 pupils in this year group.
91% — 3 points below the Brent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 32% | 59% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | – | 33% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | – | 62% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 37.8 | 35 |
"Not published": No pupils were entered.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
62 students in this year group.
61% — 22 points below the Brent average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 61% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 12% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 61% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
17 students in this year group.
41% — 41 points below the Brent average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 41% | 82% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | 41% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Brent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 62 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.5% | 29.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 10.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 79.2% | 58.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 41% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.3% | 20.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 10.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 6.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Brent. Higher than 13% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 17.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Lowe Academy Willesden 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queens Park Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- North Brent School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Brondesbury College London 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bales College 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 14% A*/A at A level
- Al-Sadiq School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Al-Zahra School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Islamia School for Girls' 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Burlington Danes Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newman Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Newman Catholic College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 September 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Newman Catholic College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 23% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Newman Catholic College?
92% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Newman Catholic College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newman Catholic College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Newman Catholic College as their first choice for 62 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101564.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.