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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Warrington WA4 1RX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, respectful, and show keen interest in learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate the training they receive to improve their teaching knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use subject knowledge to deepen pupils' learning and reflect on curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional ineffective use of assessment strategies in some subjects.
Communication: Leaders communicate with parents about safeguarding and pupils' overall progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents’ opinions are taken into account for school evaluations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal swiftly and effectively with any incidents of bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are ambitious and have clear plans to improve educational outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders swiftly and effectively handle bullying incidents, ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School has established routines and a calm atmosphere fostering student welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of activities such as dancemania, science and sports clubs offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from excursions and responsibilities like being prefects.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality career advice and work experience placements provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quick identification and appropriate support help pupils with SEND learn well.
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About Us
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 846 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you taking the time to view the webpage for our school. In the community at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, "everyone is cherished." Our committed faculty and staff encourage, support, and push each of our students to reach their full potential academically and emotionally. We strive to ensure our students are lifelong learners, who are equipped to live life in all its fullness as compassionate, happy and responsible citizens who make a difference to our society. As well as providing high quality learning experiences which ensure our students achieve academic success, we provide an education based upon gospel values, promoting the growth of the whole child. Our extracurricular programs encourage students to maximize their talents, and we offer first-rate pastoral care to promote their emotional development and well-being. We also have high expectations of the conduct and behaviour of all members of our community, which ensures our school is a respectful, calm and productive environment in which we can all thrive and enjoy working and learning. I hope visiting our website offers some useful information about what goes on at our school. Please get in touch with us if there is anything more you need to know.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 34% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 45.37% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.41% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 21 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 17 | 47.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 14 | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 16 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 19 | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 12 | 47.41% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 15 | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 28 | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.58% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
