St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Shepperton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Nicholas is a caring, inclusive school where every child is known and valued as an individual. Pupils thrive both academically and personally, with above-average results and a strong focus on developing confidence, communication skills and good character. The school creates a warm, welcoming community where children feel safe and happy to learn.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behaviour, with pupils showing kindness, respect and resilience through the 'St Nicholas Way'
- Strong early years provision with highly effective teaching of reading and communication skills
- Meticulous support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, with tailored interventions and adaptations
- Ambitious and interesting curriculum with above-average attainment across all groups
- Well-designed personal development programme that shapes learning around pupils' interests, hopes and aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Some minor inconsistencies in teaching quality across the school, being addressed through ongoing training
- Leaders recognise the need to further strengthen progress pupils make in relation to their starting points
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Magic Minds, Global Reporters, E-Cadets, wraparound care, wide range of extra-curricular clubs
St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a thriving school where pupils achieve above national averages and benefit from a warm, nurturing environment with high expectations for behaviour and learning. The school demonstrates exceptional commitment to inclusion, personal development, and the wellbeing of all pupils.
At a Glance
13.9%
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 remained stable at around 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
13
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
539 pupils
564 capacity
25 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Shepperton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Shepperton
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.33319%
Overall absence
11.68317%
Persistent absence
505
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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