Cardinal Newman College - Preston

Victoria P.

Huge credit to the cleaners. Hard, Fantastic work behind the scenes. Very clean College, especially facilities with heavy public traffic.
I'm so impressed. It's important to know that your child's studying in a clean environment.

Bricka B.

As a parent communication is poor, the CEDAR app doesn't appear to be monitored I have never received feedback to any of my communications via the app and my emails appear to also be ignored.
Teachers do update the system however any questions I raise in reply to newsletters or attendance are not responded to.

Driving past the college the Pupils appear to have a disregard to drivers and walk out in front of cars expecting them to stop. The has happened to me on several occasions with student just staring at cars whilst walking in the road, they don't appear to show any respect which leave me to wonder how well classes can be taught if they are unable to get students to cross the road correctly within its grounds.

Marty A.

Brilliant.
I'm 56 and yet with a found lanyard and a rucksack and wearing some pants that were obscenely too tight I was able to pass myself off as a student for a month.

Honestly they live the best life.
Wi-Fi.
Warm classrooms.
A kebab shop over the road.
And get this... They have a refectory.

I don't know why students complain so much about the work they have to do.

I've since joined some social clubs and am the bass guitarist in a band now formed up of second year A level sociology students.

Rushan K.

I resat my second year of A-Levels here in 2021/22 following very COVID affected exams and can honestly say it's a great learning environment. Lots of study spaces, a lot of greenery, peaceful places to relax, great support staff and a general environment that encourages learning.

Was thrown a lifeline by the principal Nick Burnham when I asked a month into the academic year if I would be allowed to resit here after my previous college declined me. He said he'd help me any way he could, let me enrol and it helped me get my academic life back on track.

I did physics and maths here and without a doubt met some of the best teachers I've ever had that run so many "extra" revision and exam sessions just to help support students in any way they can.

For physics: Chris, Kate and Dan were my main points of contact. Chris and Kate made me love physics again after I was convinced it wasn't for me when it became clear they actually genuinely liked the subject themselves and wanted to help others love it too. Dan very enthusiastically helped me revise all the Year 1 content for the time I was there alongside without so much as a judging glance. Amazing department with amazing people.

For maths: Rachel, Faye and Ollie were my go-to's. I was pretty slumped when I enrolled and had lost faith in my maths ability but these guys, especially Rachel, did not give up trying to motivate me and help me understand the content. A great group of individuals that made me realise I was still capable.

Can also say pastoral support is great, shoutout to Gary N in English. What a legend.

Ended up going from essentially UUU to ABB in the course of 9 months and completely altered what I could do with my life academically and has shaped what I'm doing now. I think all the teachers I mentioned, as well as a couple whose names I've forgotten, should get a raise. 100% recommend.

Lois T.

Good college, was very happy with my experience here. Walking distance to bus station and parking available for students. Wide variety of subjects available to study with supportive members of staff. Couple coffee shops on campus and a good library, but could sometimes struggle to find seats during breaks.

SI

Went to this college 3 years ago now and still have many fond memories of it. Very nice and clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. The staff are friendly and I made some great friends there. It’s a beautiful atmosphere with amazing people who go above and beyond to support you. Love the online system and use of Office 365. All the areas are well equipped including Mac computers in the library and quiet study zones. Only wish there were more study zones with computers as they always seem to be packed out. I also would have liked to have more information on places and prices for lunch within campus, events going on, etc.

Harry L.

I studied at Cardinal Newman College from 2016-2018 and have nothing but good words to say about this college. The staff are; kind, helpful, friendly and outgoing. I studied a, Level 3 extended diploma in ICT software development and finished with top grades, all thanks to the great staff in this department. Throughout the college all the staff are trying to help you from your form tutors, to RE teachers. So overall I would say Cardinal Newman College is a fantastic college, and I would highly recommend it. The time flew by, in those amazing 2 years!

NostalgicMusicPosts

Quite a good college but I find some of the staff in the foundation learning part in St Augustine's are quite mean and weird, like they have a go at me when I haven't I haven't done anything wrong. Plus they treat me like I'm back at primary school well I'm adult now grow up!