Bitterne Park School vs Cardinal Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterne Park School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,036 students
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,657 students
| Measure | Bitterne Park School Southampton, South East | Cardinal Newman Catholic School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 679 | #215 of 679 |
| National rank | #2680 of 4,090 | #1057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,036 | 2,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,036 | 2,657 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | 71.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | 37.9 |
| town | Southampton | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bitterneparkschool.org.uk/ | www.cncs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 35.3).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 2,657 students compared with 2,036.
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 Bitterne Park School better than Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Newman Catholic School ranks higher (69.0 vs 35.3 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 Bitterne Park School and Cardinal Newman Catholic School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterne Park School: 2,036. Cardinal Newman Catholic School: 2,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Park School and Cardinal Newman Catholic School rank in South East?
Bitterne Park School is 428th of 679 and Cardinal Newman Catholic School is 215th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).