SchoolScoresSir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF
01606 810020 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
893 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 54% | 35% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 82% | 62% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 45.0 | 38.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
30 subjects, 2,476 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 293 | 32% | 67% | 40% |
| Psychology | 194 | 22% | 56% | 19% |
| Biology | 193 | 29% | 65% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 173 | 18% | 62% | 30% |
| Business Studies:Single | 154 | 11% | 42% | 16% |
| Sociology | 149 | 10% | 36% | 20% |
| Economics | 126 | 21% | 60% | 26% |
| History | 121 | 8% | 33% | 23% |
| Physics | 111 | 25% | 58% | 31% |
| Geography | 107 | 12% | 36% | 23% |
| English Literature | 94 | 14% | 53% | 23% |
| Law | 90 | 13% | 36% | 17% |
| English Language | 84 | 12% | 43% | 13% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 58 | 17% | 48% | 17% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 55 | 11% | 73% | 28% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 55 | 7% | 47% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 54 | 59% | 76% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 52 | 10% | 33% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 47 | 13% | 34% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 46 | 33% | 78% | 38% |
| Electronics | 37 | 43% | 78% | 32% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 36 | 56% | 81% | 59% |
| Government and Politics | 32 | 16% | 47% | 26% |
| Music Technology | 23 | 17% | 43% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 22 | 50% | 86% | 36% |
| French | 21 | 0% | 52% | 38% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 20 | 15% | 50% | 19% |
| Spanish | 15 | 47% | 80% | 34% |
| Music | 13 | 8% | 15% | 29% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
853 students in this year group.
93% — 3 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 22% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
816 students in this year group.
82% — 11 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 56% | 35% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 22.1%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 1.9%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 10.1%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Northwich. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.2%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Nicholas Catholic High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The County High School, Leftwich 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hartford CofE High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Grange School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 55% A*/A at A level
- OneSchool Global Northwich 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Rudheath Senior Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Weaverham High School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145748.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.