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Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road, Brent, London NW10 3RN
Newman Catholic College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Brent). It has about 690 boys aged between 11 and 19. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Sixth form, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances, Attainment and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Excellent. Destinations at 18 are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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