Is St Nicolas CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 31st of 45 primary schools in Brighton and Hove. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Nicolas CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at St Nicolas CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Nicolas CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Nicolas CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LA

Local ranking31st of 45 primary schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

436

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 64

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 428
Boys: 221 (53%)
Girls: 195 (47%)
Capacity: 436 (95% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 16.6%
EAL: 7.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 29.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,671/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.3%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%

83.3%

White British

4.0%

White Other

3.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01273418026

admin@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk

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Locks Hill

Brighton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114560
UKPRN: 10072461
Establishment No.: 3333

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