SchoolScoresSt Nicolas CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 6HJ
024 7638 2583 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 June 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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Nuneaton comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Nuneaton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Nuneaton figures pool parents at the Nuneaton 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
64 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the Warwickshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 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 Warwickshire. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 91 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (60%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 231 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.5
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 | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 13.9%* | 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
- Milby Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weddington Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lower Farm Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Abbey CofE Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wembrook Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilvers Coton Community Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Higham-on-the-Hill CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middlemarch School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicolas CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Nicolas CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 June 2024.
How did St Nicolas CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Nicolas CofE Academy?
89% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Nicolas CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Nicolas CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 91 families put St Nicolas CofE Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 55 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 140878.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.