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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
855
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 71% nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 23% reach grade 5 or above. The school also offers a strong EBacc entry rate of 51%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
White Other10.5%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Black African3.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.38876, -2.56141 · WA4 1RX
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111456
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cardinal-newman.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School a good school?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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