Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Hersham, KT12 4QT · Surrey · primary school
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24th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 1,528 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils reaching the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Overview
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, inclusive" environment where pupils "really enjoy attending." The report highlights that pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics, supported by "meticulously planned" curriculum pathways and high-quality teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptional" behaviour and "respect, courtesy and warm relationships typify daily life."
- There is "impressive consistency" in teaching reading and mathematics, with strategies embedded from early years through to Year 6.
- The school identifies pupils’ additional needs "quickly and accurately," ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well."
- A "rich and ambitious" curriculum in core subjects enables pupils to "excel," supported by a "high-quality phonics programme."
- Staff benefit from a "strong sense of teamwork" and effective oversight from trustees and governors.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum in some foundation subjects, where it has not "identified or sequenced precisely enough the knowledge" pupils need to learn.
- This lack of precision means staff lack clear guidance on content, resulting in pupils not achieving as highly or acquiring the same "depth of learning" as in core subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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