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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ringswell Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3EG, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.0 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
326
Capacity
327
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong performance in KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths, this primary school ranks in the top 3% nationally, indicating a solid foundation for students. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report, and only 58% of parents would recommend it, suggesting there may be areas needing attention. The school has limited data on higher standards, with no students achieving this benchmark, which may be a consideration for parents seeking higher academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 32% | 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 (45 responses)
★★★★3.1
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
78%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
71%
Behaviour is good
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School supports development
64%
I'd recommend this school
58%
School keeps me informed
51%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.0%
White Other16.6%
Asian Indian6.1%
Black African5.8%
Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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50.72435, -3.48436 · EX1 3EG
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN139394
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School scores 2.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Catholic Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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