St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic school for children aged 3 – 11. We aim to nurture your child to become the fully rounded individual they have the potential to be. Our ethos is based on the Gospel values of love, joy, peace and truth.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr D Railston

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 45 responses • 13.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

80% positive 20% negative

My child feels safe at this school

80% positive 20% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

68.9% positive 24.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73.4% positive 20% negative

My child does well at this school

71.1% positive 26.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 45 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

14.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

58.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School, Friendly Staff!"

My child has been at St Nicholas for 2 years and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they receive. The teachers are dedicated and supportive, and the extra-curricular activities are fantastic. We love the school's focus on Gospel values and the emphasis on kindness and empathy.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Wonderful School, Room for Improvement"

We've been at St Nicholas for a year now, and overall, we're very happy with the education and care our child receives. The school's focus on spiritual values is lovely, and the teachers are generally very supportive. However, we've had some issues with communication and organization, which has made it difficult to stay on top of things.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Education and Community!"

We moved to a different area 2 years ago, but our child still talks fondly of their time at St Nicholas. The school's commitment to academic excellence, as well as their inclusive and supportive environment, made a huge difference in our child's life. We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of the school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel T Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 1, 2021

5.0

"Amazing School, Fantastic Staff!"

My child loves going to St Nicholas and is always excited to tell me about their day. The teachers are kind, patient, and dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. We're so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the school community and can't recommend it enough!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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