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Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College, Northwich

Outstanding
Post-16
Academy 16-19 converter
Mixed
Ages 16–19

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Northwich, part of The Sir John Brunner Foundation. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022.

Ofsted
Outstanding (2022)
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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College in detail

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College in its own words

In its own words: "Our teachers and education professionals are committed to delivering excellence and opportunity to everyone who studies here. We see the value in every student an help them to achieve their goals by creating an environment that understands and celebrates difference, whilst providing an incredible education and life opportunities for all."

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Cheshire West and Chester

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

The trust

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is one of 4 schools run by The Sir John Brunner Foundation, an academy trust.

All 4 schools in The Sir John Brunner Foundation

Where pupils go next

Of the 961 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 68% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 19% into work. 44% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Greenbank Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sir John Deanes College (outside), 50 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 230 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Christopher Atherton
LA:Cheshire West and Chester
Phone:01606810020
Address:Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF
Trust:THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION (4 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
Outstanding

Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Inspected 4 October 2022View full report
URN:145748
UKPRN:10067306
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mid Cheshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2022 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.

At a Glance

0.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Special Measures

Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)

A-Level Results

B+

Average grade

45.0

Points per entry

A-

Best 3 A-Levels

34%

Achieving AAB+

Well above average

Value added

893

A-Level students

96%

Retention rate

2024/25 academic year

A-Level Subjects Offered

Mathematics586
Psychology388
Biology386
Chemistry346
Business Studies308
Sociology298
Economics252
History242
Physics222
Geography214
English Literature188
Law180
English Language168
Physical Education / Sports Studies116
Mathematics (Statistics)110
3D Studies110
Photography108
Computer Science104
Media / Film / TV Studies94
Fine Art92

+ 10 more subjects

2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students

After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations

After A-Levels (Year 13) - 961 students

Continued education68%
Higher education68%
Further education0%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment19%
Not in education/employment6%

2023/24 data

University & Higher Education Destinations

44%

Top-third university

78%

Degree course

84%

Any L4+ destination

5%

Apprenticeships

Based on 840 students completing 16-18 study

2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake

Keep up with Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

Getting There

Bus Stops

Sir John Deanes College (o/s)
45m · 1 min walk
Sir John Deane's College (o/s)
186m · 3 min walk
Bowling Green Inn (opp)
308m · 5 min walk
Kingsley Drive (opp)
381m · 6 min walk
Lime Avenue (cnr)
454m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
9
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Northwich

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,568
Projected new pupils:282

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich

Across Cheshire West and Chester council

Low demand council-wide0.83 applications per place

Places available

4,194

Applications

3,482

Got 1st preference

95.0%

Got preferred school

98.9%

All secondary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History

4 October 2022
OutstandingReport

Further education and skills inspection

Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

Questions parents ask about Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

What is Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022.

What is the catchment area for Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College?

No fixed boundary. When Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How do I apply to Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College?

Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College?

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is at Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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