The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Maria Grimmer (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery?
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery take?
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery?
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery is in Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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