St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Liverpool
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Liverpool. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sefton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 97% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put St Nicholas Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School are Ursuline Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, 89% reading, 70% maths); St John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 83% maths); and Valewood Primary School (0.8 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths).
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Ursuline Catholic Primary SchoolSt Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolSt John's Church of England Primary SchoolValewood Primary School
Who goes there
6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blundellsands & Crosby Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mariners Road (nw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Nicholas Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (0.9 miles) and St Michaels Church of England Academy (1 mile).
Sacred Heart Catholic AcademySt Michaels Church of England Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Nicholas is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels in reading and mathematics, with results well above national averages, and creates a caring environment where pupils feel secure and valued. Children benefit from a rich curriculum that includes music lessons, residential visits, and strong community connections.
Key Strengths
- Strong attainment and progress in English and mathematics, often significantly above national average
- Effective early reading provision with most pupils meeting the phonics screening check in Year 1
- Warm relationships between pupils and staff, with pupils feeling safe and secure
- High attendance rates and good pupil behaviour throughout the school
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with identified key knowledge in each subject
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent guidance to teachers on how and when to teach key knowledge in some subjects and early years, limiting pupils' deep understanding
- Assessment strategies not always used effectively to identify struggling pupils or tailor support, particularly for those with SEND
- Limited development of communication and language skills, especially in early years and for some pupils with SEND, due to insufficient high-quality interactions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Brass instrument lessons in Year 5, class orchestra, sports teams, residential visits, extra-curricular clubs, before and after school clubs
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy coming and conduct themselves well. The school is ambitious for all pupils and achieves significantly above average attainment in English and mathematics, though standards are less consistent across other curriculum areas.
At a Glance
6.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School.
- The Kids Club and Sensory Room280m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is in Sefton; for families living there:
- Sefton's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy ext
- How to apply: Apply for Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Sefton council
Places available
3,080
Applications
2,586
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Sefton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
212
Total Pupils
108
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
23.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,454
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,972
Per pupil
£1125k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Sefton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School has around 212 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Sefton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Nicholas Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: The Kids Club and Sensory Room (280m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is at Nicholas Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 6TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)