Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Address: Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA4 1RX
Telephone Number: 01925 635556
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Pinnington
Capacity: 825
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 808 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.5%

Location and administration

URN: 111456
DfE Number: 877/4624
UKPRN: 10018046
UPRN: 200000980311
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington South (E14001565)
Electoral Ward: Latchford East (E05011034)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)

Easting & Northing: 362759E, 388138N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 21.83" N 2° 33' 40.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9CQQ+QF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Alderman Bolton Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School (1.1km)
  4. St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy (1.1km)
  5. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1.3km)
  6. Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (1.4km)
  7. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Bruche Academy (1.5km)
  9. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  10. Fox Wood Special School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Paul Brown - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Stephen Burke - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 January 2028.
  • Colm Griffith - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Johnson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Johnson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Catherine Jones - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 June 2029.
  • Father Peter Montgomery - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Reverend Peter Montgomery - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Liam O'Gara - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Liam O'hara - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Bernadette Quigley - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 August 2029.
  • Bernadette Quigley - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Rotherham - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2015 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Linda Thorley - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 July 2026.