SchoolScoresCardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Arch Road, Hersham, KT12 4QT
01932 222536 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Surrey comparisons use the 152 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 144 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 70th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 57th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 76th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 48th highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 36th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
90% — 24 points above the Surrey average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 97% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 136 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 276th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 217th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 192nd highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 91st highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 15th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 194th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 146th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 295 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 68th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 57th highest of 273 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bell Farm Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Danesfield Manor School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Walton Oak Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burhill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashley CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranmere Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cleves School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grovelands Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Esher Church School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oatlands School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School?
97% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143364.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.