St Nicholas Church School
Radstock, BA3 3QH · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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43rd of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 1,775 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 37.0% who did not meet the benchmark? How does the current Good rating reflect recent improvements in teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas Church School
Overview
St Nicholas Church School continues to be a good school, characterised by strong relationships and a culture of inclusivity. Pupils feel safe and welcome, demonstrating the school’s values in their daily interactions. The school maintains high expectations for all pupils, fostering positive attitudes towards learning and a sense of calm order.
Strengths
- "Inclusivity is a golden thread" with pupils stating "everyone is welcome" and demonstrating strong relationships with adults.
- Staff are "experts in the teaching of reading," providing swift support to help pupils catch up and develop fluency.
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced" in core subjects, with a strong focus on number fluency in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through "adaptations to learning" and bespoke offers.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum effectively supports pupils’ mental health, well-being, and understanding of consent.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, "the key knowledge the school wants pupils to learn is not clearly identified," leading to gaps in what pupils know and remember.
- The trust needs to ensure key knowledge is "precisely defined" and verify that pupils have learned the intended curriculum in these subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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