Catholic Schools / Cheshire
Catholic Schools in Cheshire
Find 93 Catholic schools in Cheshire. Compare Ofsted ratings, Section 48 results, faith admissions criteria and catchment areas.
93 catholic schools in Cheshire
Loreto Grammar School
Altrincham · Secondary · Girls
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham · Primary · Mixed
Aquinas College
Stockport · Post-16 · Mixed
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Warrington · Secondary · Mixed
Cheadle Catholic Infant School
Cheadle · Primary · Mixed
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Sale · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
ELLESMERE PORT · Primary · Mixed
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Secondary · Mixed
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Northwich · Primary · Mixed
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
WARRINGTON · Primary · Mixed
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Frodsham · Primary · Mixed
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Crewe · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich · Secondary · Mixed
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Primary · Mixed
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Congleton · Primary · Mixed
All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield · Secondary · Mixed
All Saints Catholic College
Dukinfield · Secondary · Mixed
All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Sale · Primary · Mixed
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Runcorn · Secondary · Mixed
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Altrincham · Secondary · Mixed
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Cheadle · Primary · Mixed
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Macclesfield · Primary · Mixed
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Secondary · Mixed
Harrytown Catholic High School
Stockport · Secondary · Mixed
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham · Secondary · Boys
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes · Secondary · Mixed
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Macclesfield · Primary · Mixed
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Ambrose Prep School
Cheshire · Prep · Mixed
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Nantwich · Primary · Mixed
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
WIDNES · Primary · Mixed
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilmslow · Primary · Mixed
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Primary · Mixed
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington · Secondary · Mixed
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham · Primary · Mixed
St James' Catholic High School
Cheadle · Secondary · Mixed
St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hyde · Primary · Mixed
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Widnes · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Sale · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Winsford · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Runcorn · Primary · Mixed
St Mary of The Angels Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Primary · Mixed
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dukinfield · Primary · Mixed
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Middlewich · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hyde · Primary · Mixed
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stalybridge · Primary · Mixed
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Stalybridge · Primary · Mixed
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Primary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Crewe · Secondary · Mixed
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Knutsford · Primary · Mixed
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Primary · Mixed
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Primary · Mixed
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Primary · Mixed
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School
Neston · Primary · Mixed
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Primary · Mixed
The Catholic High School, Chester
Chester · Secondary · Mixed
About Catholic schools in Cheshire
Catholic schools in Cheshire are faith schools maintained by the local diocese and funded by the state as voluntary aided or academy schools, meaning they are free to attend. Most give priority to baptised Catholic children when places are oversubscribed, applying faith-based criteria - such as a baptism certificate, evidence of regular Mass attendance, and sometimes a parish priest's reference - before distance or sibling rules come into play. Admissions requirements vary school by school, so it is important to read each school's published policy and any supplementary information form carefully. Some Catholic schools in Cheshire are not heavily oversubscribed and may admit children of other faiths or no faith without requiring faith evidence at all.
Catholic schools in Cheshire cover primary and secondary phases, with some offering sixth-form provision. As well as the standard Ofsted inspection, each school is subject to a Section 48 (denominational) inspection commissioned by the diocese, which assesses the Catholic ethos, religious education and collective worship - worth reading alongside the Ofsted report. Many parents also weigh pastoral care, the school's links to the local parish and community feel, not just academic results. Ofsted ratings and progress data are a useful starting point, but visiting the school and attending an open day will give you the most rounded picture before you apply.
Choosing a school in Cheshire
Whether or not Cheshire has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many catholic schools are there in Cheshire?
There are 93 catholic schools in Cheshire listed on School Signal, of which 27 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which Catholic school in Cheshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Loreto Grammar School is among the highest rated catholic schools in Cheshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
Do you have to be Catholic to get into a Catholic school in Cheshire?
Not always. When a Catholic school in Cheshire is oversubscribed, it will usually prioritise baptised Catholic children and apply faith criteria - such as a baptism certificate and evidence of regular Mass attendance - before admitting children of other faiths or none. Schools that are not oversubscribed may admit non-Catholic children without any faith requirement. Always check each school's admissions policy and supplementary information form, as the criteria vary between schools and dioceses.