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St Nicholas CofE Primary
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St Nicholas CofE Primary
- Primary
- Alcester B49 6AG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a strength with support for struggling readers, while maths and phonics are part of the systematic teaching approach
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-sequenced with high expectations and engages pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not consistently check understanding of key concepts, impacting fluency
Support for Falling Behind: Year 6 reading mentors and small group sessions help struggling readers
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is calm and orderly with harmonious play during lessons and social times
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a strength, but pupils struggle to build on knowledge and develop fluency
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately assessed and supported through strategies adapted by teachers
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with an open and positive culture
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Chatterboxes allow pupils to report worries confidentially
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize and are positive about the guidance their child receives
Parental Involvement: Workshops inform parents on how to support reading at home
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced outdoor play area encourages activity
Extracurricular Activities: Available clubs have low participation, needing improvement
Teacher Engagement: Focus on supporting staff wellbeing and workload, which is appreciated by staff
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment well but need to enhance concept checking
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding cause struggles in building fluency
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers effectively use assessments in Reception but less so in Key Stage 1 and 2
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About Us
St Nicholas CofE Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 426 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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With 408 students enrolled, we are a welcoming co-educational, Church of England, voluntary controlled school. Through our Christian ethos, we seek to provide every student with the opportunity to realise their full academic and personal potential through challenging and interesting experiences in a safe and secure setting, which will foster strong motivation, cooperation, and stability. By offering a stimulating and demanding education of the greatest calibre within the framework of Christian faith, belief, and practise, the school seeks to serve its community. The school cultivates its religious character in accordance with Church of England beliefs and works in conjunction with St. Nicholas' Church at the parish and diocesan levels. It supports and promotes Christian ideals via the experiences it provides to all of its students.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 32 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 106 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 55% | 55.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.26% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below 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 | 104 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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 | 67% 10 | 60.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 10.2% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 102 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 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% 3 | 62.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.7% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below 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 | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 60% | 58.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.28% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas CofE Primary
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
