Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.19
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.41, 0.04]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 164 | 41.9 | — | 53.7% | 51.2% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 161 | 44.5 | -0.19 | 65.2% | 49.1% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 162 | 40.2 | -0.49 | 48.0% | 38.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 149 | 46.9 | -0.23 | 60.0% | 51.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 111456 |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Pinnington |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA4 1RX |
| Latest pupils | 164 |
| FSM eligible | 29.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX
http://www.cardinal-newman.org.uk1925635556| DfE number | 4624 |
| UKPRN | 10018046 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 15 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2023 |