Compare Hartford Church of England High School and St Nicholas Catholic High School and The County High School, Leftwich

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hartford Church of England High School (Secondary) in Northwich; St Nicholas Catholic High School (Secondary) in Northwich; The County High School, Leftwich (Secondary) in Northwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hartford Church of England High School, St Nicholas Catholic High School and The County High School, Leftwich. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Northwich, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The County High School, Leftwich), published Apr 2016. The lowest is 2 (Hartford Church of England High School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Nicholas Catholic High School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION trust.

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Attribute	Hartford Church of England High School CW8 1LH	St Nicholas Catholic High School CW8 1JW	The County High School, Leftwich CW9 8EZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Northwich Cheshire CW8 1LH	Northwich Cheshire CW8 1JW	Northwich Cheshire CW9 8EZ
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Nov 2023	2 7 May 2024	1 25 Apr 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1112	1240	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	Cheshire West and Chester (896)	THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Website	www.hartfordhigh.org.uk	st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk	www.leftwichhigh.com
Telephone	01606786000	01606706000	01606333300
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hartford Church of England High School

CW8 1LH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1LH
Ofsted: 2 12 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: www.hartfordhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01606786000

St Nicholas Catholic High School

CW8 1JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1JW
Ofsted: 2 7 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire West and Chester (896)
Website: st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01606706000

The County High School, Leftwich

CW9 8EZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 8EZ
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Website: www.leftwichhigh.com
Telephone: 01606333300

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.