Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND
2,625 Pupils
2,600 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
1,395 Boys
1,230 Girls
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Hove and the surrounding area in Brighton and Hove with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 2,625 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,600. Current headteacher: Claire Jarman.

Information on Cardinal Newman Catholic School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Hove and Portslade
Ward Westdene & Hove Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10008145
URN 114611
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Melanie Fane Chair of Governors 07/10/2023 06/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gerard Silverstone Chair of Governors 19/07/2021 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samer Bagaeen Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Christina Bamin Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Burroughs Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rittick Chakraborty Governor 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mary Grey Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
George Guerges Governor 03/07/2021 02/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Hornby Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Lucy Hughes Governor 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Jarman Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Martha Killick Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by LA
Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hove, Brighton and Hove.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School has 2,625 pupils, with a capacity of 2,600.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Cardinal Newman Catholic School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Cardinal Newman Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Cardinal Newman Catholic School is Ms Claire Jarman.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is at The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cardinal Newman Catholic School: Has a sixth form.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Claire Jarman
The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114611
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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