St Nicolas CofE Academy, Nuneaton

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is an absolute privilege to lead St Nicolas C of E Academy, a school that fills me with immense pride each and every day. Since stepping into the role of Headteacher, I have been constantly inspired by t he warmth of our school community, the dedication of our staff, and-most importantly-the enthusiasm, resilience, and kindness of our incredible children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, choir and Lego.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Nicolas CofE Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 91 families put St Nicolas CofE Academy as their first choice and 231 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 36 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Nicolas CofE Academy are Milby Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); Watling Meadows Primary School (0.7 miles); Weddington Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 85% maths); and Lower Farm Academy (1.1 miles, Good).

St Nicolas CofE Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

St Nicolas CofE Academy is one of 22 schools run by The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Asian (7%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 10 (2.4%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Nuneaton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coniston Way (adjacent), 290 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Nicolas CofE Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 161 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Nicolas CofE Academy issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Nicolas CofE Academy are Higham Lane School (0.4 miles), Etone College (0.7 miles), Higham Lane North Academy (0.8 miles) and George Eliot Academy (1.8 miles).