St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Address | Ringswell Avenue, EX1 3EG |
| School Website | www.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website |
| Telephone | 1392445403 |
| URN | 139394 |
School Census
| Total | 313 |
| Girls/Boys | 153/160 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 51 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 27/11/2018 | Good |
| 25/02/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -3.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 18.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Quarry Lane, , EX2 5AP
Woodwater Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodwater Lane, , EX2 5AW