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
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.
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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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