St Nicholas Primary School, based in Kingston-upon-Hull, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

St Nicholas Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.1%. other white pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by african at 13%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cottingham Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU6 7RH
Website: http://www.stnicholasprimaryschool.org
Telephone: 01482444215
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kingston upon Hull, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Waller
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140906

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 208
Number of Boys: 111
Number of Girls: 97

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.10%98
Other White17.80%37
African13.00%27
Gypsy/Roma4.80%10
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%8
White and Asian3.40%7
Other Mixed2.40%5
Indian1.90%4
Pakistani1.40%3
Bangladeshi1.40%3
White and Black African1.00%2
White and Black Caribbean1.00%2
Chinese0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (2.5)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.7)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
20%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lambert Childrens Centre
Lambert Street , HU5 2SG
- not rated 843 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
McMillan Nursery School
Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT
- not rated 1,549 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clifton Children's Centre
Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP
- not rated 2,305 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Nicholas Primary School
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Nicholas' Primary School
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RH
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy
Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE
3out of 4 213 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Endsleigh Holy Child RC Primary School
Inglemire Avenue , HU6 7TE
- not rated 275 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Sidmouth Primary School
Sidmouth Street , HU5 2JY
3out of 4 528 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
4out of 4 724 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's College
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
- not rated 724 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU
3out of 4 929 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU
- not rated 929 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Hull Trinity House Academy
Beverley Road , HU3 1UP
- not rated 1,806 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT
- not rated 2,292 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hull Grammar School
Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL
- not rated 385 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Hull
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX
- not rated 625 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
- not rated 1,338 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
3out of 4 1,338 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Life Skills Hub Central
322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE
- not rated 1,776 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.