Alderman Bolton Primary School vs Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 759 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Warrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
| Measure | Alderman Bolton Primary School Warrington, North West | Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #764 of 2,286 | #341 of 536 |
| National rank | #6449 of 15,697 | #2886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 277 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 49.8% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aldermanbolton.org.uk | www.cardinal-newman.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alderman Bolton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 31.4).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 277.
- •Alderman Bolton Primary School is a academy school while Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alderman Bolton Primary School better than Cardinal Newman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman Bolton Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 31.4 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 Alderman Bolton Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic High School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Bolton Primary School: 277. Cardinal Newman Catholic High School: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Bolton Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic High School rank in North West?
Alderman Bolton Primary School is 764th of 2,286 and Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is 341st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).