St Nicolas CofE Academy is a primary school in Nuneaton, 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 has a church of england religious character.
St Nicolas CofE Academy currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 12.9% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.3%).
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.
| Address: | Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 6HJ |
| Website: | www.stnicolas.covmat.org |
| Telephone: | 02476382583 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Meikle |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140878 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 425 |
| Number of Boys: | 208 |
| Number of Girls: | 217 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.30% | 354 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicola's CofE First School Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Academy Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Windermere Avenue , CV11 6HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milby Primary School Milby Drive , CV11 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milby First School Milby Drive , CV11 6JS | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milby Middle School Milby Drive , CV11 6JS | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weddington Middle School Winchester Avenue , CV10 0DR | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinnerton Middle School Avenue Road , CV11 4LU | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Lane School, A Business & Enterprise College Shanklin Drive , CV10 0BJ | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Lane School Shanklin Drive , CV10 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etone College Leicester Road , CV11 6AA | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etone College Leicester Road , CV11 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Lane North Academy Upper Farm Drive , CV11 6YN | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Hinckley Road , CV11 6BH | - not rated | 425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Nuneaton King Edward Road , CV11 4BE | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College King Edward Road , CV11 4BE | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Educational Services - Central Unit 4, Honor Built Works, 96 Central Avenue , CV11 5BB | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milverton House School Park Street , Attleborough CV11 4NS | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ALP Nuneaton Holman Way , Nuneaton CV11 4PN | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia (Islamic Studies Centre) Watling Street , CV11 6BE | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| House of Light The Mosque, Frank Street , CV11 5RB | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.