The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Idmiston Road, Porton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School currently has 139 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 4 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 Salisbury, SP4 0LB, in the Wiltshire 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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