St Nicholas Catholic High School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,201 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich, North West | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 536 | #1097 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1243 of 4,090 | #8719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,201 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,201 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk | www.st-wilfrids.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 46.8).
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 191.
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 St Nicholas Catholic High School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Catholic High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 46.8 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 St Nicholas Catholic High School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas Catholic High School: 1,201. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Catholic High School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Nicholas Catholic High School is 143rd of 536 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 1097th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).