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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
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- Boston PE21 0EF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority. Staff complete regular training to teach phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is ambitious and clearly identifies the important knowledge that pupils should learn and in what order.
Areas Needing Improvement: Checks on some aspects of the curriculum are not as rigorous as they could be. The school should ensure there is precise information about all aspects of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils benefit from knowledgeable teachers and can talk about their learning confidently.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are new to the school and/or new to the English language get the help they need to learn to read.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils value their education and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs promptly identified and benefit from the 鈥榮ilver curriculum鈥�.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The provision for pupils鈥� personal development is well considered and ambitious.
Parent Feedback: Staff overwhelmingly say they feel proud of working at this school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers have opportunities to 鈥榮tay and play鈥� in the early years setting.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of wider opportunities such as football, dodgeball, and a chill-out club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take part in singing events at the local community centre.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel respected and have access to a range of training.
Impact on Student Progress: Knowledgeable teachers help pupils develop secure knowledge in subjects like history and science.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There are clear procedures in place to monitor most elements of the school鈥檚 provision.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasion, not all staff consistently address any misconceptions pupils may have.
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About Us
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 197 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 21.3 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.83% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1