Specialist Science Status
The school has recently acquired Specialist Science Status with Mathematics. This award has given the school funding to build and complete a new sixth form and science block extension, install a new computer and server network across the whole school, install brand new equipment including SMART Boards in many classrooms, purchase new equipment in many departments, epecially in maths and science and the renovation of certain areas of the school site including the PE block.
The school is also currently finishing a four year plan, connected with the attainment of specialist science status, to increase the involvement of the local feeder schools and local employers, so as to raise levels of achievement especially in science and maths. Cardinal Newman is also part of the multi-million pound scheme to regenerate schools in Luton and several parts of the school including the 'Main Block' and the 'Science Block' would be scheduled to be rebuilt in the coming years.
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