Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Norton Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1AG |
| Phone | 01462623322 |
| Reference Number | 117442 |
Description
betaNorton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority-maintained Church of England primary school located in Norton, Hertfordshire (SG6 1AG). Established as a Voluntary Aided school, it offers high-quality education and is committed to the principles of the Church of England. The school serves the Norton community and surrounds, providing an education for students from Reception through to Year 6.
Key facts about Norton St Nicholas CofE Primary School:
- Ofsted rating: Good
- Current head teacher: Caroline Bingham
- Opened: First opened its doors in 1964
- Number of students: Approximately 210 as of September 2023
- Pupil-to-teacher ratio: around 17:1
- Curriculum: Broad and balanced, combining traditional educational standards with a strong focus on Christian values and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Facilities include a Forest School, garden, library, and hall
- School meals offered, catered by Chartwells, which is part of the Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Neighbouring schools that serve Norton include St Nicholas & St Mary's Catholic Primary (Hitchin) and Norton Junior School
Norton St Nicholas CofE Primary School places great emphasis on the well-being and happiness of their students, and foster a strong sense of community and values amongst both children and staff. The school regularly achieves above the national average in educational attainment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 237 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.43%
Girls: 45.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-30 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-03-28 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-10 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | 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 | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
0.7 miles |
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
0.73 miles |
|
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Clothall Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6PB |
1.08 miles |
|
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
1.09 miles |
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St Mary's Infants' School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
1.11 miles |
|
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Ridge Avenue, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QE |
1.16 miles |
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Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
1.21 miles |
|
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Providence Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6TT |
1.35 miles |
|
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Pryor Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2PT |
1.38 miles |
|
Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ |
1.39 miles |
|
Pixmore Junior School
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS |
1.49 miles |
|
Roecroft Lower School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF |
1.5 miles |
|
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
1.59 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4DL |
1.72 miles |
|
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
1.74 miles |
|
Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
1.87 miles |
|
Lordship Farm Primary School
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF |
2.15 miles |
|
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB |
2.21 miles |
|
Gothic Mede Academy
High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
2.61 miles |
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP |
3.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
0.79 miles |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
0.9 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
2.09 miles |
|
Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
2.22 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
2.3 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
2.49 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
3.79 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.07 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
4.14 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
4.19 miles |