St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child succeed, with outstanding teaching that makes learning engaging and fun. Teachers really understand what each child needs and provide excellent support, whether children need extra help or extra challenge. Parents love the school because of the high-quality education and the happy, secure environment where pupils thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress and exceed expected attainment in reading, writing and mathematics
- Outstanding teaching with well-planned lessons that challenge and engage all pupils
- Pupils with disabilities and special educational needs are supported extremely well
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with above-average attendance
- Strong leadership from the headteacher with effective support from governors and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Present summaries of pupils' progress reviews in a clearer and more concise format to make them even more effective for leaders and governors
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has comprehensive safeguarding documents and procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast club, after-school club
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils make excellent progress and reach high standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Teachers have high expectations and provide outstanding support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
6.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has declined from 87% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Sefton
Places available
3,095
Applications
2,536
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Sefton (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3378%
Overall absence
6.07735%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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