Schools in Northwich
There are 41 schools in Northwich on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 26 primary and 5 secondary schools, under Cheshire West and Chester local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Northwich (26)
- Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW9 6LB
- Barnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 4QL
- Charles Darwin Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW8 1BN
- Comberbach Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW9 6BG
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW8 2RW
- Cuddington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 2NY
- Davenham CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW9 8JW
- Great Budworth CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW9 6HQ
- Hartford Manor Primary School & NurseryCommunity school · CW8 1NU
- Hartford Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 1NA
- Kingsmead Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW9 8WA
- Leftwich Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW9 8DH
- Little Leigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 4RN
- Lostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW9 7PT
- Moulton SchoolCommunity school · CW9 8PD
- Rudheath Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · CW9 7JL
- Sandiway Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 2ND
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WeaverhamVoluntary aided school · CW8 3BY
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW8 1JW
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CW9 5RE
- Weaverham Forest Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW8 3EY
- Weaverham Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CW8 3BD
- Whitegate CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW8 2AY
- Wincham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CW9 6EP
- Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · CW8 4AZ
- Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW9 5QQ
Secondary schools in Northwich (5)
- Hartford Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW8 1LH
- St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · CW8 1JW
- The County High School, LeftwichAcademy converter · CW9 8EZ
- The Rudheath Senior AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CW9 7DT
- Weaverham High SchoolAcademy converter · CW8 3HT
Sixth form / 16-plus in Northwich (1)
- Sir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter · CW9 8AF
Other phases in Northwich (9)
- Adventure Wellbeing SchoolOther independent special school · CW9 7TN
- Cloughwood AcademyAcademy special converter · CW8 1NU
- Cransley SchoolOther independent school · CW9 6HN
- Greenbank SchoolCommunity special school · CW8 1LD
- OneSchool Global NorthwichOther independent school · CW9 7UE
- Petty Pool CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · CW8 2DR
- Rosebank SchoolCommunity special school · CW8 4QP
- The Grange SchoolOther independent school · CW8 1LU
- The Russett SchoolAcademy special converter · CW8 3BW
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Northwich?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 41 open schools with a Northwich address (as of 5 June 2026), including 26 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Northwich guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Northwich?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.