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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Road, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4DN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.3 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 68% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%, the overall results indicate a solid foundation for academic development. Parent satisfaction and community involvement may also be strong points to consider.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
Asian Pakistani11.0%
White Other10.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.75940, -2.38526 · BB5 4DN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119447
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2017.
Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School scores 50.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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