The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rizelle Crouch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarpenden Academy
Primary · 366m away
St Hilda's School
Independent · 514m away
St George's School
Secondary · 675m away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Roundwood Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Roundwood Park School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School take?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is in Harpenden, AL5 2TP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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