Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College vs Warden Hill Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 761 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,655 students
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
277 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Luton, East of England | Warden Hill Infant Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 460 | #572 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1089 of 4,090 | #4676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,655 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,655 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 118.2% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cardinalnewmanschool.net/ | www.wardenhillinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 66.0).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 277.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College better than Warden Hill Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College ranks higher (68.4 vs 66.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College and Warden Hill Infant Academy?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College: 1,655. Warden Hill Infant Academy: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College and Warden Hill Infant Academy rank in East of England?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College is 129th of 460 and Warden Hill Infant Academy is 572nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).