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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.2 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
434
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary academy offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 56%, which places it in the top 72% nationally, the achievement of higher standards is notably low at just 2%. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing school experience.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2019Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.98863, 0.94217 · TN28 8BP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN142814
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2019.
Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy scores 47.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Church of England Primary Academy?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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