St Nicolas CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Locks Hill Portslade Brighton East Sussex BN41 2LA |
| Phone | 01273418026 |
| Reference Number | 114560 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 421 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.06%
Girls: 43.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 3 | 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 5 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| 6 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-09-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-12-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-07-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2LA |
0.12 miles |
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PA |
0.29 miles |
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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS |
0.36 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1LB |
0.59 miles |
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Eastbrook Primary Academy
Manor Hall Road, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4NF |
0.62 miles |
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Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WN |
0.93 miles |
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Goldstone Primary School
Laburnum Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JW |
1.01 miles |
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Hangleton Primary School
Dale View, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8LF |
1.02 miles |
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Hove Junior School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
1.17 miles |
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West Hove Infant School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA |
1.17 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Church Lane, Southwick, Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4GB |
1.21 miles |
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Holmbush Primary Academy
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
1.33 miles |
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Herons Dale School
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN |
1.37 miles |
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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BN |
1.4 miles |
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St Christopher's School
33 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD |
1.62 miles |
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Aldrington CofE Primary School
Eridge Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QD |
1.63 miles |
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Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
The Droveway, Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA |
1.85 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Belfast Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3YT |
1.95 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PJ |
2.05 miles |
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
0.31 miles |
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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS |
0.8 miles |
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The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
1.28 miles |
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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT |
1.3 miles |
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King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN |
1.42 miles |
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Shoreham College
|
1.43 miles |
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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
1.56 miles |
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
1.61 miles |
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Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
1.77 miles |
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Drive Preparatory School
101 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE |
2.18 miles |
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South England International School
Wilbury Villas (office only), Hove, BN3 6AH |
2.35 miles |
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The Montessori Place
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER |
2.38 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND |
2.57 miles |
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG |
2.88 miles |
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Brighton Girls GDST
|
2.93 miles |
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Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ |
3.24 miles |
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Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ |
3.27 miles |
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Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB |
3.5 miles |
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Varndean School
Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NP |
3.52 miles |
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Kings Brighton
27-33 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB |
3.63 miles |