St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a secondary located in Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1JW. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,202 pupils on roll.
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Shrewsbury diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1240
Number of Pupils: 1202
Number of Boys: 606
Number of Girls: 596
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 12.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-21
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-05-07
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Burns
Phone: 01606706000
Website: st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
Location: Greenbank Lane, Hartford
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Nicholas Catholic High School
What is the Ofsted rating of St Nicholas Catholic High School?
St Nicholas Catholic High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Nicholas Catholic High School admit?
St Nicholas Catholic High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St Nicholas Catholic High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Nicholas Catholic High School?
St Nicholas Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Nicholas Catholic High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Nicholas Catholic High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Nicholas Catholic High School?
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