Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bridgewater Avenue Latchford Warrington Cheshire WA4 1RX |
| Phone | 01925635556 |
| Reference Number | 111456 |
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School has been judged as good overall, performing well across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. Pupils express pride in their belonging to this welcoming community, where high expectations from leaders encourage achievement. The school is noted for its effective support for students, especially those with special educational needs, and the positive relationships fostered between staff and pupils contribute to a safe and engaging learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 855 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.02%
Girls: 52.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 97 | 181 |
| 8 | 82 | 89 | 171 |
| 9 | 74 | 92 | 166 |
| 10 | 85 | 87 | 172 |
| 11 | 77 | 88 | 165 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.1% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.6% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement.
- Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well.
- Teachers use their subject knowledge effectively to deepen learning.
- There are strong support mechanisms for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities and learning opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, assessment strategies are not effectively identifying gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 143 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 77 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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