St Nicholas Catholic Academy
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher James King, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9238th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas Catholic Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Catholic Academy include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Nicholas Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Orthes Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 5XF |
| Headteacher | James King |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9238th of 13,686
Nationally
1329th of 2,065
In North West
65th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
14 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Orthes Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L3 5XF
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