St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

A not judged voluntary aided school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Nicolas C.E. Junior School.

Newbury, RG147LU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Link Road
Newbury, RG147LU
Phone
163541282
Website
stjohnandstnicolasschools.org.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110013
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LU
Website
http://www.stjohnandstnicolasschools.org.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
256 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
258
Free School Meals
16.3% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
258 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"For the good of all - through curiosity, creativity and love."

Curiosity Creativity Love

Church of England affiliated federation; linked with St Nicolas Church, Newbury and St John the Evangelist Church; part of the Oxford Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Keith Harvey; expresses pride in the federation and commitment to high quality education within the For the good of all vision.

Facilities

Open plan Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception mix) with an indoor and outdoor learning environment Discovery Time and daily fine motor sessions High quality resources in the Foundation Stage Staff-led weekly activities (including cooking and balance bikes) Reading, phonics and stories central to early learning

Curriculum Highlights

Federation curriculum covers Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum English: Phonics, daily reading, and a Mastering Number approach from the early years (Nursery/Reception through Year 2) and VIPERS reading comprehension Tier 2 vocabulary used in English units; Reading Spine R.E. taught to a locally approved syllabus; Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) taught in both schools; Design Technology, Modern Foreign Languages (French), Computing, Art, Music, Science, History, Geography, P.E. Spiritual, moral, social, cultural, emotional and physical education encompassed in the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and after-school clubs are available at St John's and St Nic's.

Admissions Criteria

Both schools are voluntary aided with admissions coordinated by West Berkshire Local Authority. Main admissions points are Nursery and Reception (St John's) and Year 3 (St Nicolas). The local authority handles admissions; nursery spaces are noted as available for 2025-2026.

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