St Nicholas Catholic High School

URN: 111450 • Northwich CW8 1JW

Overview

Name
St Nicholas Catholic High School
URN
111450
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Craig Burns (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01606706000
Website
Visit
Address
Greenbank Lane, Northwich CW8 1JW

Summary

St Nicholas Catholic High School, located in Northwich, Cheshire, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,220 students and a capacity of 1,240. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and respectful environment, guided by Gospel values, where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes self-belief, aspiration, and mutual respect, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.

The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school offers a variety of subjects, alongside robust pastoral support to ensure students thrive both academically and personally. The Sixth Form provides a unique learning environment focused on individual needs, preparing students for further education and future careers.

St Nicholas values the partnership between home and school, recognising that collaboration is key to student success. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, fostering a strong community spirit that enhances the educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1240
Pupils
1220
Boys
632
Girls
588
FSM %
13.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1220 632 588 1240 13.20
2024-09-11 1202 606 596 1240 12.80
2023-09-11 1256 656 600 1240 11.30
2022-09-11 1256 656 600 1240 11.30
2021-09-11 1258 637 621 1240 9.50
2020-09-11 1245 613 632 1240 6.40

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