The Grange School vs St Nicholas Catholic High School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Grange School
Northwich
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich
Overview
Phase
All-through
Secondary
Type
Other independent school
Voluntary aided school
Age Range
4–19
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Roman Catholic
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1168
1201
Capacity
1245
1240
Occupancy
94%
97%
FSM %
-
13.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Mar 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
28.6
49.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
48.1%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
A-
C-
Points Per Entry
45.4
27.0
Best 3 A-Levels
A-
C-
AAB+ %
36%
5%
Value Added
Well above average
Below average
A-Level Students
77
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
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (58)
Mathematics (58)
Physics (52)
Physics (48)
Biology (48)
Biology (42)
Chemistry (42)
Business Studies:Single (36)
Business Studies (54)
Law (50)
Psychology (44)
Psychology (40)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (38)
Business Studies:Single (34)
Economics (34)
Mathematics (28)