St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Great Yarmouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 14th of 28 primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2019, report published 3 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils benefit from the school's mission 'to learn, love and serve' because it is truly demonstrated by all. Leaders and staff go above and beyond to ensure that they meet all pupils' needs. While most pupils join in Reception, some arrive at older ages. Pupils and their families are supported well by the school when there are concerns. Pupils are safe and secure in this inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils respond positively to the school's high expectations of them. Children get off to a flying start in Reception. Pupils learn well and staff prepare them well for their next stage of education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are happy and eager to learn. The school is calm and purposeful. Pupils blossom in the school's rewarding atmosphere. Pupils study a well-designed curriculum that inspires them. There are many opportunities to extend pupils' personal and social skills. The morning breakfast clubs, including the popular 'song school' get pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), off to a joyous start every day.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 466
Schools near St Nicholas Priory CofE VA Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Cobholm Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| St. George's Primary School & St. George's Nursery School, Great Yarmouth | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Southtown Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Maria Grimmer
- Phone
- 01493843552
- Address
- St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121093
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.