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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.1 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
428
Capacity
436
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but prospective families should consider the school's performance in relation to local and national benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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50.84063, -0.21641 · BN41 2LA
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114560
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicolas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicolas CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is St Nicolas CofE Primary School a good school?
St Nicolas CofE Primary School scores 33.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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