St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School
Maidenhead, SL6 0ET · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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32nd of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what recent developments have occurred in teaching quality? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School
Overview
St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School continues to be a good school, offering a ‘friendly and welcoming’ environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well within a ‘nurturing, safe and caring environment’.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with a carefully planned sequence that builds key knowledge from early years to Year 6.
- Leaders have embedded a ‘highly effective reading curriculum’, ensuring all adults are trained and struggling readers receive prompt support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported through ‘suitable adaptations’ that enable them to learn alongside peers and keep up with the curriculum.
- There is a strong focus on pupils’ wider development, with clubs and lessons promoting a ‘fair and kind society’ and understanding of global issues.
- Governors and leaders work effectively together, with staff noting that leaders are ‘mindful of their workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, tasks do not always enable pupils to communicate their understanding in sufficient detail and depth.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not always precise enough, meaning gaps in knowledge are missed and teaching does not consistently match pupils’ needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who respond immediately to concerns and use robust systems to record and monitor potential issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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