St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InadequatePrimaryAges 4–11135 pupils

Pennywell Road, BS5 0TJ01173772260

Inadequate135 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inadequate3y ago

Inspected Jun 2022

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils135

Inadequate3y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils135

Inspected Jun 2022 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

135 / 210 (64%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~19*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rachel James

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionInadequate

Inspected Jun 2022

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.8%

Absence rate

Avg 8.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.8%vs 8.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support27.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans5.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication18 pupils (41%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (30%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (7%)

Other3 pupils (7%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils135

Free school meals65.9%

English as additional language63.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African26.7%

Black Other14.8%

Black Caribbean14.8%

White Other12.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean7.4%

Mixed Other5.2%

Pakistani5.2%

Other4.4%

White British3.0%

Asian Other2.2%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Indian1.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Spending Per Pupil

£7,628

total expenditure per pupil

+£228 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£5,000

Support staff£0

Premises£0

Energy£146

Learning resources£153

Income per pupil£7,891

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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