St Nicholas Catholic High School vs The County High School, Leftwich
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km 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
The County High School, Leftwich
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich, North West | The County High School, Leftwich Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #143 of 536 | #69 of 536 |
| National rank | #1243 of 4,090 | #654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,201 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,201 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | 57.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk | www.leftwichhigh.com |
The verdict
- •The County High School, Leftwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 65.1).
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 1,046.
- •St Nicholas Catholic High School is a local authority school while The County High School, Leftwich is a academy 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 St Nicholas Catholic High School better than The County High School, Leftwich?
On the Success Index (England), The County High School, Leftwich ranks higher (79.0 vs 65.1 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 The County High School, Leftwich?
About 1.5 km 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. The County High School, Leftwich: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Catholic High School and The County High School, Leftwich rank in North West?
St Nicholas Catholic High School is 143rd of 536 and The County High School, Leftwich is 69th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).