Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Address: The Upper Drive
Town/City: Hove
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN3 6ND
Telephone Number: 01273 558551
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Claire Jarman
Capacity: 2600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2657 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.2%

Location and administration

URN: 114611
DfE Number: 846/4605
UKPRN: 10008145
UPRN: 22039677
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Hove and Portslade (E14001296)
Electoral Ward: Westdene & Hove Park (E05015417)
Diocese: RC02(Diocese of Arundel and Brighton)

Easting & Northing: 529812E, 105778N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 15.42" N 0° 9' 27.67" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRRQR+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Windlesham School (0.4km)
  3. Stanford Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove (0.5km)
  5. Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.6km)
  6. The Montessori Place (0.6km)
  7. Brunswick Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Brighton Girls GDST (1.1km)
  9. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  10. Team Domenica (1.3km)
Governors

  • Samer Bagaeen - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Christina Bamin - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Ms Jane Burroughs - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Rittick Chakraborty - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Melanie Fane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Mary Grey - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
  • Mr George Guerges - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2029.
  • Mr Richard Hornby - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Lucy Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Claire Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Martha Killick - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Celine Lawden - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 July 2027.
  • Natalie McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Gabrielle Morcombe - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Ms Anna Mullans - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Father Kieron O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jodie Speight - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2026.