The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 187
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 42.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Beament (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas CofE Primary
Primary · Very close
Trinity Church School
Primary · 962m away
Writhlington School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kilmersdon Church School
Primary · 1.9km away
Welton Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Fosse Way School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church School?
St Nicholas Church School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Church School take?
St Nicholas Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Church School?
St Nicholas Church School is in Radstock, BA3 3QH, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Church School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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