St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Noon, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9926th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 26 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Nicholas Road, Accrington, Hyndburn, BB5 4DN |
| Headteacher | Liam Noon |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9926th of 13,686
Nationally
1431st of 2,065
In North West
17th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
St Nicholas Road, Accrington
Hyndburn, BB5 4DN
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