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Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Hersham·South East·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 4–11Co-edRoman Catholic
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Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is a primary academy in Hersham, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School has 93% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.4%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.6%.
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At Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
100% met the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths.
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School has an overall absence rate of 3.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is 10.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
152/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
67/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hersham Rail Station
0.3km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hersham area
8.2
Excellent
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.