St Nicholas Church School
45%
Capacity
187
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church School
St Nicholas Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bath and North East Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (45% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joe Beament, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset 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 9072nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.
St Nicholas Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 20 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, St Nicholas Church School is one of the options available in the South 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 | Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QH |
| Headteacher | Joe Beament |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.8% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 420 (45% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9072nd of 13,686
Nationally
875th of 1,469
In South West
39th of 52
In Bath and North East Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kilmersdon Road, Radstock
Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QH
Kilmersdon Road, Radstock
Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QH
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