Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School vs The Danesfield Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
The Danesfield Manor School
Walton-on-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Hersham, South East | The Danesfield Manor School Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #68 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #285 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 412 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 43.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Walton-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk | www.danesfieldmanorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 69.
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Danesfield Manor School is a independent 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 Primary School better than The Danesfield Manor School?
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 Primary School and The Danesfield Manor School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hersham and Walton-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School: 412. The Danesfield Manor School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School and The Danesfield Manor School rank in South East?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is 68th of 2,471 and The Danesfield Manor School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).