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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1RX

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
855
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.8%
Attainment 8
41.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.8%
Basics 9-5
22.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.2%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
15.2%
EBacc 9-4
22.0%
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About Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 855 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bridgewater Avenue, Warrington, WA4 1RX | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Mar 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

What is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Cardinal Newman Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School located?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA4 1RX).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Newman Catholic High School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School has around 855 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Newman Catholic High School with other schools?
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