St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Oakham, LE15 7DL · Rutland · primary school
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6th of 17 primary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Lego, Nature, Art, Music, STEM, Yoga, Origami, DT and PE Challenges. Instrumental lessons are available for violin, guitar, drums, ukelele, saxophone and piano, alongside singing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 14, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a ‘wonderful nurturing environment’ where staff ‘care very much for the children’. Pupils are polite, resilient, and well-supported, with strong provisions for reading and special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and knowledge recall in some subjects prevent all pupils from achieving the depth of understanding expected.
Strengths
- Teachers know pupils individually, using tools like ‘emotion dolls’ to help children feel ‘safe and happy’.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with books ‘closely matched to the sounds that pupils know’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ with accurately identified needs.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, fostering positive attitudes and community contribution through initiatives like ‘courageous advocacy’.
- Staff workload is considered, and governors actively ensure new initiatives benefit pupils while supporting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers check that all pupils can recall essential knowledge as set out in curriculum plans, as some do not remember it well enough.
- In recently changed foundation subjects, leaders must ensure teachers know what pupils have learned previously to build effectively on existing knowledge and gain sufficient depth.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are ‘vigilant’, well-trained, and keep detailed records of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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