St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 5–11, in Accrington, BB5, in the Lancashire council area. It has 187 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 24 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 68 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 28 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 187 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 33.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 21.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23.56% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.19% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
- Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
- Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
- Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
- Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
- Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School