Cardinal Newman Catholic School — Secondary School in Coventry

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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Coventry, CV6 2FR

1,448 Pupils

1,499 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

28.90% FSM %

722 Boys

726 Girls

About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Located in Coventry (CV6 2FR), Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Coventry.

It has 1,448 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,499. Current headteacher: Emma O'Connor.

Data for Cardinal Newman Catholic School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Coventry
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Coventry
Parliamentary Constituency	Coventry North West
Ward	Bablake
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
Trust / Sponsor	HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Opened	01-09-2019
UKPRN	10084120
URN	147346
Data Last Updated	26-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Theresa Boland	Chair of Local Governing Body	31/08/2019	21/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Owen Healey	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/01/2026	21/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Collins	Local Governor	31/08/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lyn Davies	Local Governor	31/08/2019	23/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rhys Davies	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Dean	Local Governor	08/09/2023	07/09/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Owen Healey	Local Governor	28/07/2023	26/01/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Sonia Kearns-Hart	Local Governor	17/07/2020	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma O'Connor	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal