St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rectory Road Taplow Maidenhead Buckinghamshire SL6 0ET |
| Phone | 01628603759 |
| Reference Number | 138121 |
St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School remains a good school, with a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils. The school prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, where safety and community values are upheld. Leaders have high expectations, and pupils generally achieve well, particularly in reading, aided by a carefully structured curriculum and effective support for those struggling. While there are notable strengths in the curriculum and teaching, some areas need development to ensure consistency across all subjects, particularly in checking pupils’ understanding and deepening knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.7%
Girls: 46.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 4 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| 5 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.4% |
| Indian | 10.6% |
| White & Asian | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Irish | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and proud to attend the school.
- There is a strong focus on inclusivity and community.
- Leaders set high expectations for all pupils.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and engage pupils effectively.
- The reading curriculum is well-structured and effectively implemented.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and adaptations.
- Leaders prioritize pupils' wider development through various clubs and activities.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, tasks do not deepen pupils' understanding effectively.
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils' prior knowledge adequately.
- Gaps in knowledge are occasionally missed in foundation subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lent Rise School
Coulson Way, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NP |
1.04 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Minniecroft Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7DE |
1.13 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7EG |
1.41 miles |
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Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Donnington Gardens, Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7JA |
1.43 miles |
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Oldfield Primary School
Bray Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1UE |
1.45 miles |
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Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Derwent Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HW |
1.5 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7EG |
1.54 miles |
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Priory School
Orchard Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HE |
1.56 miles |
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Maidenhead Nursery School
School Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 7PG |
1.65 miles |
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Dorney School
Harcourt Close, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0DY |
1.79 miles |
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St Piran's School
Gringer Hill, Maidenhead, SL6 7LZ |
1.84 miles |
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Braywick Court School
Hibbert Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1UU |
1.95 miles |
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Cippenham Nursery School
St Andrews Way, Slough, SL1 5NL |
1.97 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham
School Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9QJ |
2 miles |
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Cippenham School
Elmshott Lane, Cippenham, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5RB |
2.07 miles |
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Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Garrard Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 2AN |
2.14 miles |
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Furze Platt Junior School
Oaken Grove, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6HQ |
2.25 miles |
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Furze Platt Infant School
Oaken Grove, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6HQ |
2.25 miles |
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Cookham Nursery School
Station Hill, Maidenhead, SL6 9BT |
2.26 miles |
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Cookham Rise Primary School
High Road, Cookham Rise, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9JF |
2.3 miles |
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Forest Bridge School
Braywick Road, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN |
1.29 miles |
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Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG |
1.56 miles |
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Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FE |
1.76 miles |
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Claires Court Schools
1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW |
1.95 miles |
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Desborough College
Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QB |
2.01 miles |
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Eton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School
34 Lake End Road, Dorney, Berkshire, SL4 6QS |
2.09 miles |
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Furze Platt Senior School
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ |
2.27 miles |
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Al-Madani Girls School
339 - 341 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PR |
2.29 miles |
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The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH |
2.85 miles |
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Beechwood School
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2.88 miles |
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Altwood Church of England School
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2.9 miles |
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Arbour Vale School
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3.05 miles |
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Newlands Girls' School
Farm Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5JB |
3.07 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Slough
183-187 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4AA |
3.23 miles |
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Cox Green School
Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3AX |
3.37 miles |
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Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW |
3.42 miles |
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E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
3.44 miles |
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Baylis Court School
Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH |
3.48 miles |
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Manor Green School
Elizabeth Hawkes Way, Windsor & Maidenhead, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3EQ |
3.59 miles |
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Holyport College
Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire, SL6 3LE |
3.69 miles |