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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Sefton District L23 6TS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises early reading with a strong phonics programme from Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum with precise key knowledge identification.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, including early years, guidance on when to teach key knowledge needs strengthening.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment and progress in English and mathematics is often significantly above national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are sensible, conduct themselves well, and are courteous.
Support for Falling Behind: The school does not ensure effective strategies to check understanding, affecting timely help for struggling pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has appropriate systems to identify SEND pupils but lacks tailored support for all learning needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring pupil safety and an open culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High rates of attendance and positive behaviour; encourages physical and mental well-being through various activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents have opportunities to share their views via Ofsted Parent View, which influences inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly involved in the school community and activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of extra-curricular clubs and activities, including sports teams and residential visits, benefits pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Makes good use of the local coastline and nearby city centre to enhance the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the school's support for their workload and responsiveness to additional tasks.
Impact on Student Progress: Variability in content delivery affects how well students achieve high academic standards across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers sometimes fail to adapt support effectively due to inadequate assessment strategies.
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About Us
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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We're glad you're here. We believe it captures the joyful, supportive environment of our exceptional school. Along with students from Christian and other faith backgrounds, children from the larger community are also welcome at our school. St. Nicholas is well known for its impressive academic, athletic, and musical accomplishments. Visitors frequently remark on the school's positive, upbeat atmosphere and the overtly Christian attitude. High standards of conduct are displayed by our kids both at school and in the neighbourhood. I feel incredibly privileged to work at St. Nicholas CE Primary. The support of our outstanding teaching and non-teaching staff, who continuously exhibit high levels of dedication and are eager to work at the cutting edge of innovative educational ideas, helps our amazing children enjoy going to school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 27.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 107 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 103 | 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 | 83% | 57.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 6.18% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | 107 2 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 100 | 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 | 86% 5 | 63.71% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 1 | 9.43% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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 | 109 3 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 103 | 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 | 81% 4 | 65.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 12 | 8.3% | 9.16% |
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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
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 | 106 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 102 | 93 |
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 | 77% | 64.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.83% | 8.19% |
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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1