Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School vs Esher Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Hersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Esher Church of England High School
Esher · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,160 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Hersham, South East | Esher Church of England High School Esher, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #68 of 2,471 | #151 of 679 |
| National rank | #285 of 15,697 | #599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 412 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hersham | Esher |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk | www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 80.3).
- •Esher Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 412.
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 Primary School better than Esher Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 80.3 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 Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School and Esher Church of England High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hersham and Esher in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School: 412. Esher Church of England High School: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School and Esher Church of England High School rank in South East?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is 68th of 2,471 and Esher Church of England High School is 151st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).