The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Liam Noon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
St Nicholas Road, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Secondary · 556m away
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Primary · 645m away
Accrington Academy
Secondary · 853m away
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School take?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 4DN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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