2025 Results

Cardinal Newman Catholic School celebrates impressive A level results that are “amongst our very best”

There were lots of smiling faces and tears of happiness at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Luton this morning, as students celebrated A level and BTEC results that were up on every measure on previous years.

Helen Fay, Headteacher at Cardinal Newman Catholic School said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Sixth Form students today. Against every measure our students have absolutely shone and have secured results that are amongst the very best we have ever been able to celebrate.”

In a bumper year of results, 81% of A level grades achieved were at A*-C, while the number of A*-B grades also jumped considerably to almost 55% in 2025.

In addition, the average grade for BTECs has moved to the highest possible grade of Distinction*, while the school also saw particularly high performances in Maths, Economics, Accounting, Religious Studies, History, Drama and Business Studies.

Helen added, “While collectively our students have achieved something hugely impressive, it is also important to acknowledge some incredible individual performances.  

“Not only do we have students who have secured the very top grades to go to some of the country’s leading universities, at every level we have young people who have worked hard and achieved their goals. They all deserve huge praise and applause.

Amongst those celebrating were Sean Hewison, Rihana Ahmed, Ciaran Hayes, Adora Asekomhe and Kaetochukwu Ozioko who achieved a full suite of A*s and As between them.

Sean Hewison ( A*A*AA) has secured his place at Warwick to read Computer science, said: "I went to Luton Sixth Form but came back to Newman after 2 weeks, I really missed the community here, small classes and spending time with my friends at lunch. I'm very happy with my results, and want to thank my teachers for their support, especially my Maths teachers who have been amazing."
Sean got 100% on one of his Further Maths exams

Adora Asekomhe ( A*AAA) will study Biomedical Science at Kings in London.

Ciaran Hayes (A*A*A) will study Maths at Warwick, said: "I want to thank the incredible work of my teachers, especially my Maths teachers; I wouldn't have been able to get these grades without them. I also want to thank the Sixth Form team for all their support in getting me into this top University."
Ciaran got 96% average in Maths

Mateusz Januszewski (A*AB) who will read Philosophy at Warwick.

Rihana Ahmed (A*A*A) will study Medicine at Queens.

Francesca Coakley got her Cambridge place to read History with A*A*A* - "Last year I didn't get into Cambridge and it was a bad year, but spent this year studying A Level Ethics and Philosophy and having the support from the RE department and everyone here, has meant that I have got to where I am today. I now have another A* and am starting Cambridge in September, for me everything was meant to happen this way, and without the support of Newman I would not have been able to do it.'

Over 70% achieved their first choice University destination

From Shelley Blackbird Head of Sixth- "I am blown away by the results this year and the incredible destinations that our students are going on to, from prestigious Universities like Cambridge and Warwick to Degree Apprenticeships in Aerospace Engineering and Accounting. Nearly a quarter of all grades were an A or an A* this year, which is testament to the hard work and dedication that both our students and A Level teachers have shown this year. Together we have achieved wonderful things and I am honoured that Newman Sixth has been the foundation for our students to flourish."

Mrs Fay, Headteacher, added: “As they embark on the next exciting chapter – be that university, higher level apprenticeships or exciting career opportunities - we are proud that these students have flourished during their time with us and will forever be part of the Cardinal Newman family.”