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St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Orthes Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 5XF, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. Although the percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is at 45%, which is above the national average, only 10% reach the higher standard. The school serves a close-knit community with a total of 188 pupils, reflecting a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other46.8%
White British16.0%
Black African11.2%
White Other6.4%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.40484, -2.97150 · L3 5XF
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN149132
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Nicholas Catholic Academy a good school?
St Nicholas Catholic Academy scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Academy?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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