Cardinal Newman Catholic School vs The Montessori Place
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,657 students
The Montessori Place
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
165 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic School Hove, South East | The Montessori Place Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #215 of 679 | #45 of 679 |
| National rank | #1057 of 4,090 | #153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 1–19 |
| Students | 2,657 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,657 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | 45.5 |
| town | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cncs.co.uk/ | themontessoriplace.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Montessori Place scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 69.0).
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 2,657 students compared with 165.
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a local authority school while The Montessori Place 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 School better than The Montessori Place?
On the Success Index (England), The Montessori Place ranks higher (93.9 vs 69.0 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 School and The Montessori Place?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School: 2,657. The Montessori Place: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic School and The Montessori Place rank in South East?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is 215th of 679 and The Montessori Place is 45th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).