Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 176th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Nicholas Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School

St Nicholas Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4DN

Local ranking176th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 68.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 191
Boys: 97 (52%)
Girls: 90 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 27.8%
FSM Eligible: 36.1%
EAL: 16.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 23.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,801/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.6% 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: 70.7%
Asian Pakistani: 11.0%
White Other: 10.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

70.7%

White British

11.0%

Asian Pakistani

10.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254381875

head@st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk

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St Nicholas Road

Accrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119447
UKPRN: 10073458
Establishment No.: 3347

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