St Nicolas CofE Academy
Nuneaton, CV11 6HJ · Warwickshire · primary school
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96th 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 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
Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Nicolas CofE Academy
Overview
St Nicolas C of E Academy is a primary school where pupils “get off to a tremendous start” and make “strong progress through a broad curriculum.” The inspection found that staff forge “strong relationships with pupils,” creating a “calm and purposeful” environment where children feel safe and behave well. The school is rated Good overall, with Early Years provision judged as Outstanding.
Strengths
- Reading is a “top priority,” with consistent phonics teaching ensuring pupils “quickly become fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is planned in detail so that learning “builds on what pupils already know,” covering all national curriculum subjects.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “promptly and effectively,” enabling them to make “effective progress.”
- Pupils are “well mannered and treat each other with respect,” contributing to high attendance and good behaviour.
- The school takes “effective care of pupils’ mental health” and provides rich opportunities for personal development, including a pupil parliament.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not “identified precisely the key learning that pupils need to learn,” and content is not always “broken down into sufficiently small steps,” leading to gaps in knowledge.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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