St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Shepperton, TW17 9AD · Surrey · primary school
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82nd of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| 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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in March 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 539 pupils against a stated capacity of 564. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Overview
St Nicholas CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils "thrive and flourish" within a "caring and nurturing ethos." The report highlights "extremely positive" relationships, high attendance, and an "ambitious" curriculum that effectively supports all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Attendance is strong, with leaders promoting its importance and offering support that has led to "notable improvements in the attendance of disadvantaged pupils."
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are "unfailingly polite," show "impressive levels of resilience," and feel safe, with bullying incidents being rare and dealt with quickly.
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children thriving through an "ambitious" curriculum and "highly effective" teaching of reading and communication skills.
- Inclusion is meticulous, with "precisely tailored support" ensuring all pupils succeed, and strong partnerships with external experts and social care professionals.
- Personal development is "extremely well-designed," fostering active citizenship, empathy, and a deep understanding of diversity that "goes way beyond tolerance."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen the consistency of curriculum implementation across all subjects and year groups" to ensure pupils build knowledge robustly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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