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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
- Primary
- Newbury RG14 7LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-planned writing and mathematics lessons enabling skill development
Success of the Curriculum: Current topic-based approach broadens experiences
Foundational Skills: Effective phonics-based reading support helps pupils catch up with fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: High ambition and clear learning journeys ensure pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work in subjects other than maths and English needs to be of the same high quality
Areas Needing Improvement: Link writing analysis with execution for improved outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Specific teacher or teaching-assistant time provided to help pupils catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong respect among pupils and adults, supported by spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong proficiency with number skills aiding in problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: Nurture group benefits pupils needing extra learning help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations lead to attentive, keen learners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and maths is variable and often below the national average
Support for SEND Pupils: Nurture group provides a safe and supportive setting meeting individual needs
Support for SEND Pupils: Individualized support effectively aids pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff well-trained in safeguarding; pupils confident in feeling safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about multiple safety aspects and know they can talk to staff
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the care and support staff provide
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively engaged and can raise concerns directly with staff
Parent Feedback: Families value school's support.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of after-school clubs popular and encourage involvement
Outdoor Facilities: Two residential trips develop resilience and confidence
Extracurricular Activities: Offers music events, sports like fencing and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working as a team under effective leadership
Impact on Student Progress: Attention now focused on students who haven't achieved well to make more progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers’ feedback identifies progress related to targets
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Routine use of assessment during lessons ensures understanding of pupil capabilities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers supported with resources and strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular recaps help students remember and build on learning.
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About Us
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 258 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 46% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.46% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 101 | 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 | 66% 17 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 11.95% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 83% 15 | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 11.87% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 68% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.79% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1