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The Academy of St Nicholas
51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NY, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
924
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to student development, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 1% nationally. However, only 39% of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents prioritizing strong foundational skills. The school also has a university progression rate of 60%, with 11% of students advancing to top-third universities, indicating a focus on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 29.4 | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 39% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 20% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.6%
Other12.2%
Black African9.2%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.35481, -2.88910 · L19 5NY
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN136119
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy of St Nicholas rated by Ofsted?
The Academy of St Nicholas was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is The Academy of St Nicholas a good school?
The Academy of St Nicholas scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Academy of St Nicholas in GCSEs?
The Academy of St Nicholas achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.4. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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