Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Margaret's Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4HN |
| Phone | 01502563528 |
| Reference Number | 142016 |
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas except for Leadership and Management, which is deemed 'Outstanding'. The school creates a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, demonstrating excellent behavior and strong engagement in their learning. The leadership team has effectively designed a curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of all students, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs. However, there are areas that require further attention, particularly in ensuring all teachers possess the necessary subject knowledge to teach effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 341 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.15%
Girls: 49.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| 4 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 5 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 6 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have a clear focus on helping pupils thrive in their education.
- The curriculum reflects high aspirations for all pupils.
- Pupils feel safe and valued within the school environment.
- Reading is prioritized and well-integrated into the curriculum.
- Strong support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils are engaged and encouraged to take on responsibilities.
- Effective personal development programs enhance pupils' well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack the subject knowledge needed for effective teaching.
- Pupils' understanding of different cultures and faiths is underdeveloped.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -2.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF |
0.1 miles |
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Poplars Community Primary School
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN |
0.14 miles |
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Include Suffolk
House 1, the Ashley School, Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EX |
0.21 miles |
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Roman Hill Primary School
Avondale Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NX |
0.51 miles |
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Woods Loke Primary School
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3EB |
0.89 miles |
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Gunton Primary Academy
Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX |
0.99 miles |
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Red Oak Primary School
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ |
1.34 miles |
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Phoenix St Peter Academy
Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 0NE |
1.5 miles |
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The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ |
1.51 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
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1.74 miles |
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Dell Primary School
Dell Road, Oulton Broad, Dell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NU |
1.84 miles |
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Oulton Broad Primary School
Christmas Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3JX |
1.9 miles |
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Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Street, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5HW |
1.91 miles |
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Westwood Primary School
Westwood Avenue, Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR |
2.05 miles |
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Elm Tree Primary School
Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN |
2.17 miles |
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Pakefield Primary School
London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ |
2.57 miles |
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Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX |
2.68 miles |
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Grove Primary School
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8RQ |
2.85 miles |
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Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9BT |
3.66 miles |
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Carlton Colville Primary School
Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8DG |
3.77 miles |
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The Ashley School
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU |
0.23 miles |
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Ormiston Denes Academy
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH |
0.28 miles |
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East Coast College
St Peter's Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NB |
0.28 miles |
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Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Adrian House, Lowestoft, NR32 1PL |
0.47 miles |
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Ness Point School
32/34 Gordon Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1NL |
0.65 miles |
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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ |
0.94 miles |
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East Point Academy
Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0UQ |
1.44 miles |
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Warren School
Clarkes Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR33 8HT |
2.48 miles |
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Pakefield High School
London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ |
2.71 miles |
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Sunrise Academy
Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
3.45 miles |