Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

URN: 111456 • Warrington WA4 1RX

Overview

Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Langstaff (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01925635556
Website
Visit
Address
Bridgewater Avenue, Warrington WA4 1RX

Summary

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, located in Warrington, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 855 students, exceeding its capacity of 810. The school's mission is to centre its values around Christ, aiming to inspire students to lead fulfilling lives while developing their spirituality and morality based on Catholic teachings. The school promotes a curriculum designed to foster academic progress and personal growth, encouraging students to be optimistic and resilient.

The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student has a personal contact for support in both academic and personal matters. A structured pastoral system is in place, with dedicated Heads of Year and Form Tutors who monitor attendance, punctuality, and overall well-being. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains communication through newsletters and events.

In terms of academic performance, the school reported an Attainment 8 score of 43.66 and a Progress 8 score of -0.19 for 2024. Cardinal Newman Catholic High School strives to create a supportive community where all students can thrive and achieve their potential.

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Key details

LA
Warrington
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
810
Pupils
855
Boys
402
Girls
453
FSM %
29.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 855 402 453 810 29.80
2024-09-11 846 409 437 810 26.50
2023-09-11 811 405 406 810 21.90
2022-09-11 811 405 406 810 21.90
2021-09-11 795 398 397 810 19.40
2020-09-11 809 399 410 810 15.50

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