Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College, Northwich
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)
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.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
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
+ 10 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 961 students
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
Latest from Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
GALLERY: Results Day 2026
14 Aug 2026
Results Day 2026
13 Aug 2026
The New Wittonian - Summer Term 2026
16 Jul 2026
The New Wittonian - Spring Term 2026
16 Apr 2026
Consultation on college redevelopment
23 Mar 2026
The New Wittonian - Autumn Term 2025
18 Dec 2025
From Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
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
Further education and skills inspection
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)