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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
212
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school is in a phase of development, which may be a consideration for parents. The Key Stage 2 results indicate that only 31% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, significantly below national averages, and there are no students achieving at a higher standard. However, it's worth noting that 50% of parents express satisfaction with the education provided, suggesting a mixed but potentially improving environment.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 (52 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
77%
My child makes good progress
73%
School has high expectations
73%
School supports development
67%
Behaviour is good
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.2%
White Other21.2%
Black African16.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.89842, -0.18558 · SG2 0PZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117456
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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