SchoolScoresSt Nicolas CE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LU
0163541282 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newbury comparisons use the 15 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Newbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 43% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 51% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newbury. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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. Newbury figures pool parents at the Newbury 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
65 pupils in this year group.
54% — 3 points below the West Berkshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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 | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Newbury. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 27 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 27 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 20 state primary schools in Newbury. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 17.5%* | 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 John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Speenhamland School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Willows Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Rankin Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Winchcombe School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Rankin Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Highwood Copse Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Shaw-cum-Donnington CE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicolas CE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Nicolas CE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Nicolas CE Junior School?
86% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Nicolas CE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110013.
- 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.