The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 855
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Helen Pinnington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Primary · 759m away
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bruche Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Newman Catholic High School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School currently has 855 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Newman Catholic High School take?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is in Warrington, WA4 1RX, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Newman Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Cardinal Newman Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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