Cardinal Newman Catholic High School vs Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Warrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Warrington, North West | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 536 | #1209 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2886 of 4,090 | #9479 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 808 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.cardinal-newman.org.uk | www.ourladys-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 31.4).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 144.
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a local authority school while Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Cardinal Newman Catholic High School better than Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (43.1 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 Cardinal Newman Catholic High School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School: 808. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic High School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is 341st of 536 and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1209th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).