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
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.
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.
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- Exam Timetable 2025 (download)
- Homepage (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The County High School, Leftwich (73.3)
- Weaverham High School (66.0)
- Hartford Church of England High School (60.9)
- The Rudheath Senior Academy (49.5)
- Weaverham High School (45.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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