Our Achievements

It has been a day of celebrations at Cardinal Newman as our students’ results were announced, and we couldn’t be prouder of what they have all achieved. We are celebrating a record number of A* grades!

The results have been outstanding across the board, with a record number of A* grades and an amazing 66% of students achieving high grades A*-B, not to mention a 100% pass rate in both A-Level and BTEC courses. Of all the grades awarded, 1 in 3 were a grade A or higher and 2 in 3 were B or higher, meaning that over two thirds of our students have achieved the highest grades.

These results reflect the continued success of students across all course types at Cardinal Newman.

At Cardinal Newman College, we’re proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across A-Level courses, BTEC courses and T-Level courses.

Each year, our results reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teaching staff, with consistently strong performance across all subject areas.

Principal’s message:

“I am so proud of our students today. It is fantastic to see them achieve a record number of A*s and get the just rewards for all of their hard work. This years’ results are outstanding, and our students are heading off to some truly inspirational destinations. These results, as ever, are a testament to the hard work that they put into their studies, as well as the dedication of our unbelievably talented staff.”

Outstanding results across all courses

Our latest results highlight success across both A-Level courses in Preston and BTEC courses, with:

• 66% of students achieving high grades (A*–B)
• 100% pass rate in both A-Level and BTEC courses
• 1 in 3 grades awarded at A or above
• 2 in 3 grades awarded at B or above

These results show that students studying at Cardinal Newman College benefit from a high-quality learning environment that supports achievement at every level.

If you're considering your options, you can explore our full range here:

• A-Level courses
• BTEC courses
• T-Level courses

You can also do a mixed programme of courses combining A-Levels and BTEC subjects, which suits a lot of students as it combines academic studies with practical coursework.

Subject highlights

Some subjects achieved particularly strong results this year.

In A-Level Psychology, 80% of students achieved grades A*–B. Meanwhile, in A-Level Maths, 44% of students achieved A*–A and one third of Further Maths students achieved an A*.

These results reflect the strength of teaching across a wide range of subjects and highlight the opportunities available when you study A-Level courses in Preston at Cardinal Newman College.

Supporting student success

Choosing the right college is about more than just results. At Cardinal Newman, we focus on creating an environment where students feel supported, confident and motivated to succeed.

We offer a wide range of additional opportunities alongside our A-Level courses, BTEC courses and T-Level programmes, including:

• A dedicated pastoral programme delivered by Achievement Tutors
• The Honours Programme to support high-achieving students
• An extensive enrichment programme, including UK and international trips
• Specialist support services, including counselling, wellbeing and diversity and equality teams

These services help students develop both academically and personally during their time with us.