Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor opened Newman College, the £4 million Sixth Form Centre at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, in The Upper Drive, Hove.
The school said: “The additional space means that the school’s sixth form can now expand to offer further education to 500 students whereas the previous sixth form could only provide space for 300 students.
“It is one of the most popular and successful sixth forms in the city so this new centre offers much-needed space for more students.”
Head teacher James Kilmartin said: “’It was a great honour for us that Cardinal Cormac agreed to bless and open our new building.
“As a former Bishop of Arundel and Brighton he has had a long and close association with the school.”
Dr Kilmartin added: “Our new building will help to inspire both students and staff to be the best they can be and ensure that our sixth form truly is a ‘springboard to success’.”
Newman College said that it welcomed applications for places from 16 to 18-year-olds “who want to succeed and be part of a caring community”.
It added: “The Sixth Form Centre welcomes all faiths.”
For more information, contact Mrs Jones on 01273 234332, email newmancollege@cncs.co.uk or visit http://cardinalnewman.fluencycms.co.uk.
