Hartford Primary School vs St Nicholas Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,201 students
| Measure | Hartford Primary School Northwich, North West | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 2,286 | #143 of 536 |
| National rank | #6048 of 15,697 | #1243 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 396 | 1,201 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 1,201 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hartfordprimaryschool.com | st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 59.0).
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 396.
- •Hartford Primary School is a academy school while St Nicholas Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hartford Primary School better than St Nicholas Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 59.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hartford Primary School and St Nicholas Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Primary School: 396. St Nicholas Catholic High School: 1,201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Primary School and St Nicholas Catholic High School rank in North West?
Hartford Primary School is 729th of 2,286 and St Nicholas Catholic High School is 143rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).