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The Academy of St Nicholas
- Secondary
- Liverpool L19 5NY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Broad and ambitious curriculum helps students progress well academically
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behavior are met by most pupils
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and receive high-quality training
Current Educational Practices: Staff adapt teaching based on gaps in pupils' knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers effectively identify gaps in learning while others need improvement
Communication: Parents are kept informed about their child's progress and school events
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' comments are considered in school decisions
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership quickly addresses conflicts and concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have transformed the curriculum and invested in staff development
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying well and ensure student safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know there will be someone to help when needed
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including debating and pottery
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School supports students in balancing academic and extracurricular activities
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned careers programme with trips and guest speakers
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students achieve well due to skilled teachers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for students with SEND to meet their individual needs
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects available, especially in the sixth form
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About Us
The Academy of St Nicholas is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic/Church of England school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 968 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Could I please introduce myself to you? David Lancaster here, and I'm thrilled to be the new head of the school. Working with all of our students, faculty, staff, parents, and the larger community is something I am truly looking forward to. I have made a complete commitment to obtaining the greatest results for each and every one of our pupils. I began my profession as a physical education teacher and have been a teacher for 26 years. I acquired my school leadership experience in Greater Manchester. More recently, I have led two academies over the last three and a half years within a large Multi Academy Trust in Lincolnshire. Both academies have had rapid academic growth and are currently in excellent positions. I think education is quite simply put in my mind. To accomplish their "Personal Best" each and every day, your child needs to be stretched and supported. To ensure the best results for every child, we can achieve this by communicating with you and putting quality first in our education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 18% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 38.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 40.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.86 | 2.55 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 19.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.94 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 3 | 41.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 5 | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.38 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.18% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% 3 | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 2 | 44.82% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 5 | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.35 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 44.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 18.76% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 105 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 48.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 17.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 41.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.82% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.52% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.15% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 16.2 | 25.92 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 14.17 | 26.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.86% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 129 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 65.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 16.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.63 | 30.54 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.39 | 29.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 14.23% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 158 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 67.83% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 11.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 11.58% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21 | 25.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.02 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.61% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 16.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 13.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 3.88% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Academy of St Nicholas
Local authority ratio 18 : 1