The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Newell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St Faith's Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 443m away
Alcester Grammar School
Secondary · 454m away
Fortitude School
Independent · 836m away
Alcester Academy
Secondary · 862m away
Great Alne Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Coughton CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CofE Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas CofE Primary?
St Nicholas CofE Primary currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas CofE Primary take?
St Nicholas CofE Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas CofE Primary?
St Nicholas CofE Primary is in Alcester, B49 6AG, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas CofE Primary have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas CofE Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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