St Nicholas Catholic High School Catchment Area
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1220 pupils, and a capacity of 1240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,220
Pupils
1,240
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Nicholas Catholic High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Nicholas Catholic High School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →St Nicholas Catholic High School — School Information
- Full address
- Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111450
Other Secondary Schools in Northwich
If St Nicholas Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northwich are the next closest alternatives.
The Rudheath Senior Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CW9 7DT
Hartford Church of England High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CW8 1LH
The County High School, Leftwich Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW9 8EZ
Weaverham High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CW8 3HT
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas Catholic High School
Is St Nicholas Catholic High School oversubscribed? ▾
St Nicholas Catholic High School is operating close to its capacity of 1240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas Catholic High School? ▾
St Nicholas Catholic High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Nicholas Catholic High School cover? ▾
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Nicholas Catholic High School? ▾
St Nicholas Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.