The Academy of St Nicholas

StateSecondaryResourced ProvisionRoman Catholic/Church of England

GoodSecondaryAges 11–19924 pupils

51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, L19 5NYWebsite01512302570

Good924 pupilsAges 11–19

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils924

Good3y ago

Ages11 - 19

Pupils924

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

924 / 1,080 (86%)

Religion

Roman Catholic/Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Gary Lloyd

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 29.4

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

11.7%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.7%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence36.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate55.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.6%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

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

SEN Support22.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder78 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health60 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication32 pupils (13%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty27 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty27 pupils (11%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed4 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)53

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)33

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils924

Free school meals56.3%

English as additional language34.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British52.6%

Other12.2%

Black African9.2%

White Other7.3%

Mixed Other4.3%

Asian Other3.4%

Black Other3.1%

Chinese1.4%

Unclassified1.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

Mixed White & African0.9%

Indian0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Pakistani0.3%

Black Caribbean0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Leavers' Destinations

77.0%

to education

Sixth Form43.0%

Employment5.0%

NEET15.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,462

total expenditure per pupil

£-3,138 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,645

Support staff£720

Premises£82

Energy£-14

Learning resources£319

Income per pupil£8,545

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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