Is St Nicholas CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 215th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at St Nicholas CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Nicholas 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 Nicholas CofE Primary School

Sarajac Avenue, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9RY

Local ranking215th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 53.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 120
Boys: 64 (53%)
Girls: 57 (47%)
Capacity: 105 (115% full)
SEND: 25.0%
FSM Eligible: 22.0%
EAL: 7.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 21.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Budget per Pupil: £3,013/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.8%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.3%
Black African: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 0.8%

85.8%

White British

4.2%

White Other

4.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01235763858

officesn@snc.cambrianlt.org

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Sarajac Avenue

Wantage, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141459
UKPRN: 10047608
Establishment No.: 3224
Trust: CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST

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