St Nicholas Church of England First School
114%
Capacity
342
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church of England First School
St Nicholas Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 342 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jodie Parker, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Nicholas Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas Church of England First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (102 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church of England First School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Netball, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St Nicholas Church of England First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Belvide Gardens, Codsall, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV8 1AN |
| Headteacher | Jodie Parker |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 342 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 342 / 300 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
102 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Belvide Gardens, Codsall, Wolverhampton
South Staffordshire, WV8 1AN
Belvide Gardens, Codsall, Wolverhampton
South Staffordshire, WV8 1AN
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