The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Keith Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 610m away
St Bartholomew's School
Secondary · 698m away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 927m away
Speenhamland Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Speenhamland School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
John Rankin Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicolas C.E. Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicolas C.E. Junior School take?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School is in Newbury, RG14 7LU, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicolas C.E. Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicolas C.E. Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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