Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newman Catholic College is a secondary school in Brent for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 15th of 15 secondary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2011, report published 13 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
Pupils enjoy being in the friendly college environment. All faiths and cultures are warmly welcomed. Pupils feel happy and safe. Teachers are always around at the beginning and end of the school day. They look out for pupils' well-being. Pupils enjoy the positive working relationships they have with staff, especially in the upper school. Staff have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils stated that there is very little bullying. They can report rare incidents using the 'bullying box' or speak to a trusted member of staff. Pupils said that they know staff will resolve any bullying quickly. Pupils behave well around the school. They are polite and respectful. Older pupils look out for younger ones. Many pupils participate well in the life of the school. They can take part in running the food bank or the school council. Sixth-form students work as mentors in local primary schools. They support younger pupils with their reading. The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum helps to prepare pupils for life outside school.
What the school should improve
- Work has been done to review and revise the curriculum. As a result, most subjects are planned well. However, in English, subject plans are not carefully sequenced to identify the knowledge that pupils need to learn. In key stage 3, pupils do not have enough opportunities to read entire plays to prepare them better for the next stages of their education. Leaders must ensure that English planning is more ambitious so that pupils have opportunities to build on their learning effectively.
- Leaders have provided recent training to help teachers support pupils with specific SEND needs. However, these plans are not fully embedded. As a result, some teachers do not use the strategies that are most effective to support these pupils' access to the curriculum. Leaders must ensure that support plans are embedded effectively so that all pupils with SEND make the progress they are capable of.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
75 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
582 pupils on roll, with places for 1,000
Schools near Newman Catholic College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Lowe Academy Willesden | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 41.6 |
| Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.7 |
| Queens Park Community School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 51.1 |
| North Brent School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brondesbury College London | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 65.9 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Marius Carney
- Phone
- 02089653947
- Address
- Harlesden Road, Brent, London, NW10 3RN
- Local authority
- Brent
- URN
- 101564
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.