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St. Nicholas Playcentre | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
St. Nicholas Playcentre
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St. Nicholas Playcentre
- Primary
- North and South Anston S25 5GR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Not Applicable |
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Areas Needing Improvement: Staff have not fully considered how to provide children with opportunities to rest and relax comfortably.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Children behave very well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff effectively teach children to keep themselves safe and to be aware of risks.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant about the security of the premises. For example, CCTV has been introduced, and the outside lighting enables children to continue their play and exploration of the outside area safely.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak very highly of the staff at the playcentre and appreciate the support they receive.
Outdoor Facilities: The wonderful outdoor area gives children a wealth of opportunities for physical play.
Teacher Engagement: The manager effectively supports staff to understand and develop their roles through regular meetings and continuous professional development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff are very well deployed, ensuring that children are well supported in their play and learning.
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About Us
St. Nicholas Playcentre is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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 |
C+
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 17.2 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 66% | 52.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.34% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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.
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.
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St. Nicholas Playcentre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1