St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
3.3x
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 Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Woods, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2053rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Nicholas Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 6TS |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Woods |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2053rd of 13,686
Nationally
266th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
77%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% 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
Nicholas Road, Liverpool
Sefton, L23 6TS
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