Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 102 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
New Romney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Hersham, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 2,471 | #2151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #285 of 15,697 | #13115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hersham | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk | www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 25.4).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 56%).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 25.4 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 Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Hersham and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School: 412. St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is 68th of 2,471 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is 2151st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).