St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
Raymund Road, Oxford, OX3 0PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Oxford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 15th of 46 primary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 12 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is a highly nurturing, inclusive and close- knit community where staff and pupils feel valued and appreciated. The school's vision of 'live, love, learn and be happy' is central to everyday routines. Pupils have a profound sense of responsibility towards others. They are excellent role models. The school has high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils work hard and learn well. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils take great pride in their community. They celebrate it through the 'international celebration evening' where families share their cultures with each other. This helps to develop pupils' understanding of the local community and wider world. The notable experiences the school provides are finely woven into the curriculum. Pupils thoroughly enjoy the after-school clubs, which help them pursue their interests and hobbies. They are particularly fond of the ceramics and forest school clubs. Pupils learn about different religions and festivals. They routinely debate and discuss important topics such as racism and individual liberty. As one Year 5 pupil said, 'At St. Nicholas', you can be whoever you want to be.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the assessment of pupils' learning lacks precision. As a result, staff do not accurately identify pupils' gaps in learning. The school should ensure that staff know the precise knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember and make sure that teachers routinely check pupils' understanding of this content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
382 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Marston Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Summer Fields School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| New College School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Holland
- Phone
- 01865242838
- Address
- Raymund Road, Oxford, OX3 0PJ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123021
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.