St Nicolas CofE Academy
Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 6HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Nicolas CofE Academy is a primary school in Nuneaton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 14th of 22 primary schools in Nuneaton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 June 2024
Children get off to a tremendous start at St Nicolas C of E Academy. They soon adopt orderly routines and learn quickly. Learning moves smoothly from one key stage to the next. The school has high expectations of all its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils go on to make strong progress through a broad curriculum, so that they are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Staff forge strong relationships with pupils, and pupils know that adults will listen to them if they have a concern. This means that they feel safe in school. Pupils attend regularly and behave well in lessons. At social times, they play happily together. They are well mannered and treat each other with respect. The school feels calm and purposeful. The school takes effective care of pupils' mental health. Through the parliament, for example, pupils have good opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. Representatives have negotiated for storage sheds to be installed on the playground. Trips and visitors add to the richness of the curriculum. A high proportion of pupils take part in clubs after school, including sewing, Lego and sporting activities. Fine, relevant displays contribute to a most attractive school environment.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified precisely the key learning that pupils need to learn. The learning is sometimes not broken down into sufficiently small steps. As a result, gaps appear in some pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that in all subjects it is clear what knowledge is essential for pupils' progress, and that it is broken down into manageable steps for them to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Nicolas CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milby Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Weddington Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lower Farm Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Abbey CofE Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ian Meikle
- Phone
- 02476382583
- Address
- Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, CV11 6HJ
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 140878
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.