CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL in East Sussex, Hove

Education Centre Information: Cardinal Newman Catholic School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Brighton and Hove
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 2112
Number of boys: 1119
Number of girls: 993
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a large 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school established to serve the many parishes that lie on the coastal strip between Newhaven and Seaford in the east and Shoreham in the west. It is set in mature attractive grounds in The Upper Drive. There are four main buildings linked together on one site, St Mary's Hall, Casham Hall, Lutwyche and Newman Block where the sixth form, Year 12 and Year 13, have their own Further Education Centre. This lends a certain character and tradition to Cardinal Newman Catholic School. It has a beautiful chapel, a library, a theatre workshop and the Octagon, which is a very pleasant venue for assemblies, concerts, meetings and social gatherings. The school curriculum covers the following subjects: religious education, English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, music, design technology, information technology, physical education and personal, social and health education. The school aims to provide a calm, caring and stimulating environment.