2014SUCCESS

WE ARE NEWMAN...

...in the top 1%nationally

CONGRATULATIONS

We are very fortunate here at Cardinal Newman College to have a wonderfulgroup of students and every summer they continue to impress us with the examination results they produce.

It has been another fantastic year at the College; we were confirmed as beingin the top 1% of schools and colleges nationally, the top college in the regionand on top of that this summer’s results have been outstanding, once again!

We are passionate about our aim to develop a happy, exciting, caring andsuccessful college where every student exceeds their potential and where academic excellence and pastoral support are equally valued.

There is much more to this College than statistics and pass rates as we seekto develop and educate the whole person. However, it is right that we shouldcelebrate the success and hard work of our students and our teachers - weare immensely proud of everything that they have achieved.

Congratulations class of 2014!

Nick Burnham Principal

ADVANCED LEVEL HIGH GRADES A*-B 75%NATIONAL AVERAGE 53%

ADVANCED LEVEL PASS RATE 100%NATIONAL AVERAGE 95%

AS HIGH GRADES A-C 67%NATIONAL AVERAGE 56%

AS LEVEL PASS RATE 92%NATIONAL AVERAGE 82%

It has been yet another year of success for students at the College withmany achieving well above the national average in their AS and A2 exams.

I have really found my time at Newman enriching both in and outside the classroom. I have loved the

fact that I have been able to study as many languages as I wanted and this in turn has given me the chance to go on a number of exchanges including France and Germany, plusa trip to Berlin! I found it a really friendly place to study and would highly recommend it - plus the food choices aregreat too!

Sabrina Cowgill Corpus Christi

STUDIED: A Levels in French, German, Spanish and English. DESTINATION: Cambridge University to study German and Spanish.

MY RESULTS

A*A*A*A

I have loved my experience at Newman! It has provided me with many opportunities including being Charity

Officer on the Student Union and the chance to establish, witha friend, the Economics and Politics Society. I was drawn tothe College because it has a campus that isn’t too big whichhelps to create a more intimate and community friendly environment, plus the grounds are really nice. If you’re willingto work hard Newman provides the whole package: Great academic support, excellent extra-curricular activities andpreparation for life after College.

Andrew McKendrick St Michael’s

STUDIED: A Levels in Economics, Ancient History, Maths and General Studies. DESTINATION: Lancaster University to study Economics.

MY RESULTS

A*A*A*A

EXCELLENCE

It has been another exceptional year for the College across the board,but some particular highlights from this year include outstanding highgrade results in the following subjects:

SUBJECTSPOTLIGHT!

TEXTILESHIGH GRADES: 100%(NATIONAL AVERAGE: 57%)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HIGH GRADES: 88%(NATIONAL AVERAGE: 49%)

ANCIENT HISTORYHIGH GRADES: 85%(NATIONAL AVERAGE: 56%)

CHEMISTRY HIGH GRADES: 77%(NATIONAL AVERAGE: 61%)

ACCOUNTING, AMERICAN HISTORY, ANCIENT HISTORY,BIOLOGY,BUSINESS STUDIES, CHEMISTRY,COMMUNICATIONSTUDIES, COMPUTING, DANCE, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY,EARLY MODERN HISTORY, ECONOMICS, ENGLISH COMBINED, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE,FILM STUDIES, FINE ART, FRENCH, FURTHER MATHS, GERMAN, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, GRAPHIC DESIGN,INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY,ITALIAN, MEDIA STUDIES, MODERN HISTORY, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY, PHYSICS, PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY, SPANISH, TEXTILES

100% in the followingsubjects...

As well as having an outstanding reputation for academic excellence locally, we are also top of the class when it comes to exam performance nationally.

…the best college in the region with 1016 points per student

…the highest performing non selective school/college in the country (i.e. the few that

finished ahead of us were either selective grammar schools or public schools)

…in the top 1% of the Schools and Colleges in thecountry - illustrating that no matter what your prior achievements, you will get outstanding

results at Newman

GRADEA*The A* grade is only awarded to those candidates who achieve over90% in every A2 module. At Cardinal Newman an amazing 187 entries were awarded a grade A* - this fabulous achievement is proof once again that young people of all abilities get a wonderful

experience at the College. Congratulations to them all!

PASSRATES

Due to the fact both my older brothers had attended Newman and loved it I didn’t even look anywhere else;

I knew I wanted to come here! I love the varied facilities andbuildings; however, the best thing for me was how friendlyand relaxed it is. It is such a fun place to study and encouragesyou to be the best you can be in all your choices. I would recommend the College to anyone!

Freya Bolton All Hallows

STUDIED: A Levels in Fine Art, Politics, and Maths. DESTINATION: The Bartlett, UCL, to study Architecture.

MY RESULTS

AAB

I chose to study at Newman College because of its outstanding results and for me it was the best college

in the area, with the best facilities for the courses I wanted tostudy. I have really enjoyed my time here, from the support received from my tutors to meeting new people and makingnew friends. I would highly recommend Newman to anyschool leavers who are considering studying here!

Christian Terrins Broughton High School

STUDIED: A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Economics. DESTINATION: Leeds University to study Business Management.

MY RESULTS

AAB

SUCCESSOXBRIDGE

At Cardinal Newman we pride ourselves on the support we offer to students who wish to apply to study at the prestigious universities Oxford & Cambridge. We have a specifically tailored Oxbridge Groupavailable for all students interested in applying, in which expert tutorsaim to guide them through the application process. In the group we regularly offer lunchtime sessions on how to write good personal statements, how to improve study skills and also sessions focused oninterview preparation. Students in the group also have the opportunity to visit both universities during the course of their first year at College.

This year’s results have proven to be no different from the last with 10 students being offered places at the prestigious universities.Our best year yet!

I have had the best experience at Newman and it has provided me with an array of opportunity

that has really challenged me. Also I have loved the freedom and independence that is provided through the superb teaching and outstanding facilities on offer. I hope to go into Politics or Finance once I have been to university.

ADAM PORTER Ashton Community A*A*A*

STUDIED: A Levels in History, Mathsand Economics.DESTINATION: Oxford University to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

The reason I chose to come to Newman was because the facilities looked so good and it had a

really welcoming environment. The subjects are all taughtwell by great teachers who support you plus there arelots of areas to socialise and study during your free time.Newman has really helped me to achieve my potentialand I am now looking forward to studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University to help me into a career in scientific research.

RACHEL YOUNG Ashton Community ScienceCollege A*A*A*A

STUDIED: A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and EPQ.DESTINATION: Cambridge Universityto study Natural Sciences

I chose to come to Newman because of its excellent educational reputation plus it was a

feeder college for my school and that meant a lot. I haveloved meeting lots of new people and have found theCollege a fulfilling place to study; I have also enjoyed my involvement in the Debate Society which has helped me to develop my confidence speaking in front of a highnumber of people. Newman is a great College to succeedat and experience the wider world through.

GIUSEPPE DAL PRÁ St Bede’s,Lytham A*AA

STUDIED: A Levels in Government & Politics, Ancient History and Economics.DESTINATION: Oxford University toStudy History and Politics.

SOPHIE RICHARDS Lostock Hall AcademyA*A*A*A*

STUDIED: A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and EPQ.DESTINATION: Oxford University to study Biological Sciences.

SABRINA COWGILL Corpus Christi A*A*A*A

STUDIED: A Levels in French, German,Spanish and English Language.DESTINATION: Cambridge Universityto study German and Spanish.

The reason I wanted to attend Newman was it seemed like a very friendly College with great

facilities and the exam results in my chosen subjects wereexcellent. Throughout my time here I really feel I havegained more independence and the teachers havehelped to motivate me to work my hardest which I amvery grateful for. They always do as much as they can toget me the best grades possible out of the students.

BENJAMIN JACKHAYTHORNWAITE Lancaster Royal Grammar School A*A*A*A

STUDIED: A Levels in Maths, Biology, Chemistry and EPQ.DESTINATION: University to study Veterinary Medicine.

When deciding on a College I needed somewhere that felt less like school and more like college so

that I felt better prepared for University; Newman certainly did this. There is a real sense of communityhere even though there are a high number of students;especially in the subject areas and friendship groups.When I arrived I didn’t know anyone but within a week I had met so many like-minded people who I have remained good friends with. I have enjoyed my timehere so much and it has most definitely prepared me forfurther education.

SARAH WRIGHT Clitheroe Royal Grammar School A*A*A*AB

STUDIED: A Levels in French, German,English Literature, Drama & TheatreStudies and EPQ.DESTINATION: Oxford University tostudy French.

I loved the atmosphere here at Newman. As soon as I looked around on the open day I knew that it wassomewhere I could study and I really valued the focus onA Levels. Throughout my time here the support has beenamazing and it has helped me to attain a place at Oxfordwhere I plan to study English Literature and the Classics.If you want to attend the best college in the countrycome to Newman!

BETHANY KIDD St Michael’s, Chorley A*AA

STUDIED: A Levels in English Literature, Ancient History, and Fine Art.DESTINATION: Oxford University tostudy English Literature and Classics.

KELVIN KEELEY Leyland St Mary’s A*A*A*AA

STUDIED: A Levels in Economics,Modern History, Statistics, Physics, and EPQ.DESTINATION: Oxford University tostudy Economics & Management.

STEPHANIEROCHFORD Glenburn A*AA

STUDIED: A Levels in Drama & Theatre Studies, English Literature and French.DESTINATION: Oxford University to study English Literature.

Newman came highly recommended by friends who had studied here previously because of its great campus and

excellent support. Over my time here the staff have alwaysbeen friendly, approachable and knowledgeable and I havebeen provided with many opportunities outside the classroomto help further my subject interests. This has included beingpart of the Medical Society which was really beneficial considering my subject choice for university. The College andthe grounds provide a calm, studious working environment.

Natalie Louise Elsdon Penwortham Girls’ High School

STUDIED: A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. DESTINATION: University to study Medicine.

MY RESULTS

A*A*A*

Cardinal Newman College has beenranked in the top 1% of all schools andcolleges nationally by the A Level Performance System (ALPS) for Valueadded. Arguably the most importantmeasure as this compares the GCSEscores with A Level and BTEC scoresand measures the distance travelled during a student’s time at sixth form.

The Schools and Colleges league tableswere released in January 2014 and canbe found on the Department for Educationwebsite.

Cardinal Newman has also beaten all theother local, non-selective, sixth forms andFE colleges in the area in another measure,which is the points per student measure.

The points per student indicator is oftenconsidered to be the most important of allof the tables as it shows the full packagethat our students leave with. It is also theonly measure universities use when offering places and all students’ achievements are included.

For more information or to view the fulllist of schools and colleges please visit theDepartment for Education website whereyou will see Cardinal Newman placed asthe top sixth form college in the region,only coming behind selective schools and sixth forms (i.e. those who have anentrance exam).

RANKED IN THE TOP 1%!

1 Greenhead College 1,058.7

CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE 1,016.0

3 Winstanley College 1,009.5

4 The Sixth Form College Farnborough 992.3

5 Peter Symonds College 986.9

6 King Edward VI College Stourbridge 985.5

7 Sir John Deane's College 969.9

8 Hills Road Sixth Form College 969.7

9 Hereford Sixth Form College 946.7

10 Carmel College 936.3

Runshaw College 841.0

Nelson and Colne 790.6

Thomas Whitam 786.9

Preston College 574.5

other lancashire colleges

Top Sixth Form Colleges nationally

COLLEGE POINTS PER STUDENT

2

VOCATIONAL HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE EXTENDED DIPLOMA, DIPLOMA AND SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

PERFORMING ARTS EXTENDED DIPLOMA AND DIPLOMA

ICT EXTENDED DIPLOMA, DIPLOMA AND SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

SPORT EXTENDED DIPLOMA AND DIPLOMA

TRAVEL & TOURISM EXTENDED DIPLOMA AND DIPLOMA

ACTINGSUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

DANCESUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

MUSICAL THEATRE SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

100%HIGH

GRADES*

OVERALL THEREWAS A 100%

PASS RATE FORBTEC COURSES.

*High grades at BTEC are Distinction and Distinction*

Over a quarter of students at Newman study aBTEC course and this year’s results are once againoutstanding!

Across all of our courses, our students did themselves proud with staggering results in ourLevel 3 BTECs including BTEC Extended Diplomas, Diplomas and Subsidiary Diplomas:

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Friendly atmosphere, a good reputation and central location are what made me decide Newman was the

college for me. After studying here for two years this hasn’tchanged and I have loved working with the teachers who haveall been so supportive. If you want to come to one of the bestColleges in the country with some of the best teachers youneed to come to Newman.

Akeem Daya Penwortham Priory Academy

STUDIED: A Levels in Maths, Accounting, and Economics. DESTINATION: London School of Economics to study Accounting.

MY RESULTS

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