Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

Sir John Deane’s College has achieved exceptional performance across all areas, consistently demonstrating outstanding quality in education, student behavior, personal development, and leadership. The college fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity, providing students with extensive support that empowers them to succeed academically and personally. With a history dating back to 1557, it is now part of a multi-academy trust and offers diverse educational pathways for students aged 16 to 19, including A levels and vocational courses. Attendance rates are excellent, and students feel safe and valued within the college environment.

Strengths

• Outstanding governance and leadership with high aspirations for students
• Highly motivated and conscientious students displaying exemplary behavior
• Exceptional support for students, including those with SEND
• Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum leading to strong academic outcomes
• Teachers employ a wide range of effective teaching and assessment strategies
• High levels of participation in extra-curricular activities
• Strong focus on student mental health and well-being

In 2024–25 Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College received £5,815 and spent £5,999 for each of its 1,891 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £5,304,000 (£2,804 per pupil).

Across all 4 schools of The Sir John Brunner Foundation, income was £7,363 and spending £7,443 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is part of The Sir John Brunner Foundation, which runs 4 schools. The nearest others:

• The County High School, Leftwich Northwich
• Middlewich High School Middlewich
• The Macclesfield Academy Macclesfield

What is Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.

When was Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College was last inspected in November 2022.

What age range does Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College cover?

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College?

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is at Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF.