Cardinal Newman Catholic School vs Windlesham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 384 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
Windlesham School
BRIGHTON · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
128 students
| Measure | Cardinal Newman Catholic School Hove, South East | Windlesham School BRIGHTON, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #215 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1057 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 2,657 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,657 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 46.7% |
| 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 | – |
| town | Hove | BRIGHTON |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cncs.co.uk/ | www.brightoncollegeprephove.com |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 2,657 students compared with 128.
- •Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a local authority school while Windlesham 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 School better than Windlesham 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 School and Windlesham School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Hove and BRIGHTON in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School: 2,657. Windlesham School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Windlesham School rank in South East?
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is 215th of 679 and Windlesham School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).