St Nicolas CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Nicolas CofE Primary School.

Brighton, BN412LA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2022
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
Locks Hill
Portslade
Brighton, BN412LA
Phone
1273418026
Website
stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114560
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LA
Website
www.stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
436 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
16.6% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Nicolas CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 105.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning to live... together. Guided by Christian values."

Church of England (Anglican) ethos; Church of England voluntary aided primary school; daily assembly and collective worship; Christian values form the basis of school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Andy Richbell speaks about the school as a family community with a strong Christian ethos, pride in facilities and space for outdoor learning, and a commitment to continual improvement and excellence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

film club chess art club dance choir samba band drums violin guitar harmonica ukulele productions (e.g. Dance at the Dome) reading/reading clubs sports clubs (general) breakfast club Stay & Play after school provision (wraparound care)

Sports

football netball mini-golf swimming cross country tennis athletics tag rugby

Facilities

allotment climbing wall outdoor classroom woodland playground bus

Curriculum Highlights

Topic-based curriculum with a focus on reading, writing and maths within context of topics Languages offered: Spanish (primary focus) and French in Year 6 Strong performing arts and music program (choir, samba band, productions) Extensive extra-curricular clubs and sport competition Talk for Writing and collaborative learning approaches Learning beyond classroom walls with visits to Downs and beach; outdoor learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club starts at 7:50am. After school provision is run by Stay & Play (previously Pioneer Childcare) next door at Brackenbury Primary School until 6pm. They collect from St Nicolas first after school and at 4:15pm when our own clubs finish.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow a two-step process: 1) Apply through Brighton & Hove Council; 2) Complete the school's admissions forms. Admissions limits: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2: 60 per year group (30 per class); Years 3–6: 64 per year group (32 per class). For September 2025 intake, approximate distribution across criteria was: Criteria 1: 1, Criteria 2: 0, Criteria 3: 3, Criteria 4: 3, Criteria 5: 27, Criteria 6: 0, Criteria 7: 26, Criteria 8: 0.

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