 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, especially in maths and science and the renovation of certain areas of the school site including the PE block.Despite the specialist schools programme ending, the school continues to offer science and mathematics as specialisms.Previously a voluntary aided school, in September 2015 Cardinal Newman Catholic School converted to academy status.