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St Nicholas Catholic High School
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,220
Capacity
1,240
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.8, which places it in the top 26% of schools nationally. A strong 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 59%, parents may want to consider this alongside the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
White Other5.5%
Asian Other3.9%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Irish1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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53.24765, -2.52790 · CW8 1JW
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111450
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitest-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is St Nicholas Catholic High School a good school?
St Nicholas Catholic High School scores 63.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Nicholas Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Nicholas Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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