Kingsmead Primary School vs St Nicholas Catholic High School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Kingsmead Primary School
Northwich
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Community school
Voluntary aided school
Age Range
4–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
308
1201
Capacity
315
1240
Occupancy
98%
97%
FSM %
6.8%
13.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2024
Mar 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
49.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
48.1%
KS2 Reading
83%
-
KS2 Maths
74%
-
KS2 Writing
77%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C-
Points Per Entry
-
27.0
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C-
AAB+ %
-
5%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
79
Retention
-
92%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
16%
Degree course
-
69%
Any L4+ destination
-
72%
Apprenticeships
-
3%
Cohort size
-
93
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Business Studies (54)
Law (50)
Psychology (44)
Psychology (40)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (38)
Business Studies:Single (34)
Economics (34)
Mathematics (28)