St Nicholas CofE Primary, Alcester

In its own words: "At St Nicholas C of E Primary School, our Christian vision is to "Dream Big, Shine Bright". Inspired by Matthew 5:16-"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Our curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, high aspirations, and a love of learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "All our staff are dedicated in providing our children with the very best education and life experiences possible. They have a diverse range of expertise and talents which greatly benefit the children as they move through our school. Together, we collaborate to have high aspirations to reach our dreams and future goals."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include guitar and recorder.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Nicholas CofE Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 62% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put St Nicholas CofE Primary as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Nicholas CofE Primary are Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 82% maths); Great Alne Primary School (1.5 miles, Inadequate, 55% reading, 27% maths); Coughton CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 53% maths); and Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor (1.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

St Nicholas CofE Primary's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

St Nicholas CofE Primary is one of 10 schools run by Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

St Nicholas CofE Primary had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Nicholas CofE Primary.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackthorn Way (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Nicholas CofE Primary issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Nicholas CofE Primary are St Benedict's Catholic High School (0.3 miles), Alcester Grammar School (0.3 miles) and Alcester Academy (0.5 miles).