St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11411 pupils

Fairfield Road, TN28 8BPWebsite01797361906

Inspected411 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils411

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils411

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

411 / 434 (95%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Christopher Dale

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 53%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 14 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

90%

Would recommend

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 14 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support15.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.4%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder25 pupils (31%)

Other21 pupils (26%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health15 pupils (19%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (11%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)19

Support staff (FTE)33

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils411

Free school meals38.9%

English as additional language3.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.8%

White Other2.2%

Mixed Other1.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.2%

Indian1.2%

Black African0.7%

Other0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

White Irish0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

92 responses

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£5,990

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,410 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,962

Support staff£1,308

Premises£256

Energy£113

Learning resources£206

Income per pupil£6,747

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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