SchoolScoresSt Nicholas CofE First School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of CODSALL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Belvide Gardens, Chillington Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1AN
01902 842998 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 43 of its 82 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 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 | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 92% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. 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 30%). 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. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 125 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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 Church of England 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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 78th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 69th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 30th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.1 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 52nd highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 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
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lane Green First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Birches First School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Palmers Cross Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecotes Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Aided Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perton First School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Woodthorne Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claregate Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perton Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend St Nicholas CofE First School?
100% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Nicholas CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Nicholas CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put St Nicholas CofE First School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 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 142986.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.