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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
253
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as 54% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, it's worth noting that there are no pupils achieving the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments, suggesting room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.5%
Asian Indian22.1%
White Other9.9%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.39689, -1.32486 · RG14 7LU
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110013
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicolas C.E. Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is St Nicolas C.E. Junior School a good school?
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Nicolas C.E. Junior School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicolas C.E. Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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