Cardinal Newman Catholic High School vs St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Warrington, North West | St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #341 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2886 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 808 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | – |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stelphinsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a local authority school while St Elphin's Church of England Primary 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 St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal Newman Catholic High School and St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic High School and St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is 341st of 536 and St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).