Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College vs St Nicholas Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Northwich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,201 students
| Measure | Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Northwich, North West | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #143 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1243 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 0 | 1,201 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,201 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 45.0 | 27.0 |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sjd.ac.uk | st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College 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 Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College better than St Nicholas Catholic High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College and St Nicholas Catholic High School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College: 0. St Nicholas Catholic High School: 1,201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College and St Nicholas Catholic High School rank in North West?
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is unranked and St Nicholas Catholic High School is 143rd of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).