SchoolScoresSt Nicholas Catholic Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Orthes Street, Liverpool, L3 5XF
0151 709 5532 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 52nd highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 57th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
45% — 12 points below the Liverpool average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 107th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.3% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 150th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 162nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 78.7% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 159th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 179th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 81st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 90th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 177th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 141st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 90th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Pleasant Street Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windsor Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Smithdown Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kensington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Nicholas Catholic Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
100% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Nicholas Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Nicholas Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put St Nicholas Catholic Academy as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149132.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.