The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James King
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Orthes Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 5XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe City of Liverpool College
16 plus · Very close
Pleasant Street Primary School
Primary · Very close
University of Liverpool Mathematics School
16 plus · 448m away
LIPA School
All-through · Grammar · 674m away
Abercromby Nursery School
Nursery · 791m away
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 904m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christian Fellowship School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
St Nicholas Catholic Academy currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Catholic Academy take?
St Nicholas Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
St Nicholas Catholic Academy is in Liverpool, L3 5XF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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