St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
53
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,201 pupils
1,240 capacity
39 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northwich
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
Places available
4,161
Applications
3,615
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.23573%
Overall absence
22.47706%
Persistent absence
1,090
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Hartford Primary School
Leftwich Community Primary School
Davenham CofE Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Adventure Wellbeing School
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