St Nicholas Catholic High School vs Kingsmead Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich
Kingsmead Primary School
Northwich
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Voluntary aided school
Community school
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1201
308
Capacity
1240
315
Occupancy
97%
98%
FSM %
13.9%
6.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2024
Jan 2024
Performance (2026)
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
15
0
Top subjects
Business Studies (54)
Law (50)
Psychology (44)
Psychology (40)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (38)
Business Studies:Single (34)
Economics (34)
Mathematics (28)