St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Kenilworth

In its own words: "We are proud to be a church school that is part of the Coventry Diocese. Our Christian distinctiveness stems from our vision. Our strong Christian vision is underpinned by these words from the Bible: "Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.""

From the headteacher's welcome: "St Nicholas is a happy, welcoming and ambitious two-form entry primary school in the heart of Kenilworth. We are incredibly proud of our school and, most importantly, of the children who make it such a special place. Our vision, "Aim high, be courageous, show love," is at the heart of everything we do."

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Nicholas CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put St Nicholas CofE Primary School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 School are Thorns Community Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Park Hill Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths); St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, 84% reading, 77% maths); and Clinton Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 94% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Nicholas CofE Primary School.

St Nicholas CofE Primary School 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.

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 55 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Kenilworth Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spring Lane (adjacent), 100 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Nicholas CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.