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St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Raymund Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0PJ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.7 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected standards at KS2. Parental satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 80% of schools. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.2%
White Other16.2%
Asian Other11.9%
Mixed Other8.1%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Black African4.1%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.77138, -1.23876 · OX3 0PJ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123021
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School scores 79.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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