St Nicholas Catholic High School is a fully inclusive Comprehensive School established in 1965 under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
We welcome Catholic students from our partner primary schools and parishes, alongside many children from non Catholic families who wish their children to receive a Catholic Christian education.
We serve a wide geographical area. Our principal associated Primary Schools are St Wilfrid’s, Hartford, St Bede’s, Weaverham, St Mary’s, Middlewich, St Joseph’s, Winsford, St Luke’s, Frodsham and St Vincent’s, Knutsford
We also welcome students from over thirty other primary schools including
Barnton, Bollin, Byley, Comberbach, Crowton, Cuddington, Darnhall, Davenham , Delamere, Eaton, Egerton, Frodsham Weaver Vale, Grange Community, Hartford Manor, Hartford, Holy Family Catholic, Kingsley Community, Kingsmead, Loreto Preparatory School, Lostock Gralam, Lower Peover, Manor Park, Middlewich, Moulton School, Oak View, Over Hall Community, St John’s, Robert Peel, Rosebank, Rudheath, Sandiway, St Ambrose, St Annes, Sale, St Chad’s, St Hugh’s , St John’s, St Monica’s, St Vincent de Paul, Tarvin, The Grange Junior School, The Weaverham, Victoria Road, Weaverham Forest, Wharton, Wheelock, Whitegate, Willow Wood, Wincham Community, Winnington Park, Winsford, Witton Church Walk, Yorston Lodge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my children have to be Catholic to attend St Nicholas Catholic High School? No – St Nicholas provides places for Catholic families and non-Catholic families as detailed in our Admissions Policy.
I have heard it is very difficult to gain a place at St Nicholas – will my child get a place? The Governors have increased the number of places available for students in Year 7 to support the historic demand for places at St Nicholas. Over the last few years, all families who put St Nicholas as their first or second choice and wished to join in September were able to do so.
I live quite a distance from St Nicholas – how will my child get to school? There are a number of buses provided by the school which the Governors have chosen to subsidise – details of all routes can be found here. Many students also use the public train services to Greenbank and Hartford stations and other public bus routes to Hartford.
How to apply for a place at St Nicholas
For entry to St Nicholas, families will need to complete the following documents between 1st September and 31st October.
For information and breakdown of admissions according to criteria click here
In Year Transfers
If you would like to transfer your child to St Nicholas Catholic School outside of the standard Year 7 admissions round, please complete the In Year Transfer Form from Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority, which is available here
