School Chooser

Secondary schools in Northwich

There are 5 secondary schools in Northwich (Cheshire West and Chester), teaching 5,079 pupils. Of the 5 with a score, 2 do better than similar schools elsewhere in England and 1 do worse.

Best in EnglandPrimary schools in NorthwichAll schools in Northwich
Pupils from low-income families21%average across these schools
Doing better than similar schools2 of 5scored schools in the top two bands
New-style Ofsted report cards2inspected since November 2025
Good or outstanding (old grades)3of those still on old grades
Full or nearly full2 of 5schools with 98% or more of places taken
Average class size23.6one-teacher classes, January census
Well aboveAboveIn lineBelowWell belowNot scored

Secondary schools (5)

Ranked by score, highest first. The likely range shows how sure we can be. If two schools' ranges overlap, don't read it as one beating the other. Click a column heading to sort, or hover a row to find it on the map.

#SchoolPupilsLow incomeOfstedScoreLikely range
1The County High School, LeftwichAcademy · ages 11-161,04616%Report card 20268075 to 85
2Weaverham High SchoolAcademy · ages 11-161,15420%Report card 20266658 to 73
3St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolRoman Catholic · ages 11-181,20114%Good 20246252 to 71
4Hartford Church of England High SchoolChurch of England · ages 11-161,10217%Good 20235444 to 65
5The Rudheath Senior AcademyAcademy · ages 11-1657636%Good 20232015 to 28

Secondary schools in nearby areas

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About this list

Schools are listed by their School Chooser Score, highest first. Schools without a score (independent schools and those with too little published data) come after, in alphabetical order. The score compares each school with schools that have a similar mix of pupils, not just with each other, so a school with a lower score in a wealthier area may still have better exam results. How the score works.