St Nicholas CofE Primary
Alcester, B49 6AG · Warwickshire · primary school
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107th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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 CofE Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Artbase with George and Fitt4Kids, plus an after-school club. Music lessons include drums, guitar, keyboard, classical piano, recorder, clarinet, flute and saxophone.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Fitt4Kids club?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas CofE Primary
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision of ‘dream big, shine bright’ permeates all activities, creating a ‘nurturing and caring’ environment. Pupils are ‘happy and proud’ to attend, forming ‘harmonious relationships’ with peers and staff, while behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’. The inspection highlights strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Early years provision is judged ‘Outstanding’, with pupils excelling in Reception and clearly articulating their learning.
- Reading is a ‘strength of the school’, supported by matched books, ‘Year 6 reading mentors’, and engaging ‘story time’.
- Pupils with SEND are ‘accurately identified’ and receive tailored strategies that help them ‘progress well’.
- Leaders have ‘high expectations’ and actively support staff wellbeing, resulting in positive parental feedback.
- Pupils take up leadership roles, such as ‘wellbeing warriors’ and the ‘Amazon protection society’, to support mental health and community causes.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not ‘systematically check that pupils have a secure understanding of the key concepts’, causing some pupils to struggle with building knowledge and fluency in key stages 1 and 2.
- The provision for developing pupils’ talents beyond the curriculum is ‘not yet as well developed as it could be’, leading to low attendance at extra-curricular activities.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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