The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 3.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gerry Flower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arch Road, Hersham, Surrey, KT12 4QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Bell Farm Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Three Rivers Academy
Secondary · 718m away
The Danesfield Manor School
Independent · 1.0km away
Walton Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Burhill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashley Park School
Independent · 1.4km away
Esher Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School take?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is in Hersham, KT12 4QT, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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