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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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- Cottesmore LE15 7DL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children start to learn to read as soon as they start the Reception Year. Adults are well trained in how to teach reading consistently and effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have adapted and re-designed the curriculum. It is broad and ambitious. All pupils study this curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not always check precisely enough that all pupils have remembered the essential knowledge they must know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers intervene quickly when pupils struggle with the sounds that letters make. They listen to pupils read every day.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment well to find out which pupils might be falling behind and intervene quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and have good manners. They follow the school’s rules and show respect for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported in lessons. Their needs are accurately identified.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that bullying is wrong and that teachers would deal with this equally well if it happened. Staff are vigilant and report any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand their statutory duties, including how to protect children from radicalisation. They keep detailed records of safeguarding concerns.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents and carers would recommend this school to another parent.
Parental Involvement: Staff care very much for the children and go over and above.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders think about how they develop each pupil in the widest sense. Staff feel well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers match activities well to what pupils should learn. However, some recall activities do not match precisely and consistently to the essential knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some recall activities do not match precisely and consistently to the essential knowledge set out in curriculum plans.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessments well to present key knowledge to pupils. Leaders must ensure that teachers check that all pupils are able to recall important knowledge.
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About Us
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Rutland County, East Midlands.
It has 136 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a thriving, welcoming school with a lot going on.
We believe you will discover our school to be a very amiable and welcome place with a loving Christian attitude for each individual member of the team if you decide to visit.
The school is still excellent.
It is at the highest pinnacle of excellent.
You have a very capable leadership group as well as a vibrant headteacher.
Here, there is a strong sense of unity and a common sense of direction.
Please read the rest of the reports to learn why we are so proud; this is only a sample of some of the major points from our formal feedback.
Christian principles and values form the basis of our shared existence as Church of England Schools and shape our respectful and inquisitive attitude toward everything around us.
We want to learn about and from various faith-traditions in the modern world and have strong, well-established ties to the local churches that routinely contribute to our school programmes.
We urge our students at The Rutland Studies Trust to be curious and enthusiastic about their learning.
We seek to create young people who are happy, creative, self-assured, and confident and who love to study, contribute, and succeed.
Our inclusive learning environment also educates our students to embrace diversity, lend a hand to one another, and advance a society that values tolerance and respect.
Each child will strive to achieve their personal best while thriving in a nurturing environment that exemplifies the Christian values of our Academy, according to our vision for them.
There is a strong sense of teamwork among us; we are all dedicated to the success of each of our Academies and constantly work to prioritise the needs of the kids.
In addition to a full slate of visits and visitors, we aim for excellent levels of proficiency and accomplishment in the core subjects throughout a broad, creative curriculum.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly (information on the contact page).
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We believe you will discover our school to be a very amiable and welcome place with a loving Christian attitude for each individual member of the team if you decide to visit.
The school is still excellent.
It is at the highest pinnacle of excellent.
You have a very capable leadership group as well as a vibrant headteacher.
Here, there is a strong sense of unity and a common sense of direction.
Please read the rest of the reports to learn why we are so proud; this is only a sample of some of the major points from our formal feedback.
Christian principles and values form the basis of our shared existence as Church of England Schools and shape our respectful and inquisitive attitude toward everything around us.
We want to learn about and from various faith-traditions in the modern world and have strong, well-established ties to the local churches that routinely contribute to our school programmes.
We urge our students at The Rutland Studies Trust to be curious and enthusiastic about their learning.
We seek to create young people who are happy, creative, self-assured, and confident and who love to study, contribute, and succeed.
Our inclusive learning environment also educates our students to embrace diversity, lend a hand to one another, and advance a society that values tolerance and respect.
Each child will strive to achieve their personal best while thriving in a nurturing environment that exemplifies the Christian values of our Academy, according to our vision for them.
There is a strong sense of teamwork among us; we are all dedicated to the success of each of our Academies and constantly work to prioritise the needs of the kids.
In addition to a full slate of visits and visitors, we aim for excellent levels of proficiency and accomplishment in the core subjects throughout a broad, creative curriculum.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly (information on the contact page).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 19.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 60.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 12 | 62.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.46% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 5 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 104 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 16 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 105 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 68.42% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.42% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 28th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 29th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1