St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Holland, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5374th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 44 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 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' Primary and Nursery School include Art Studios, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Raymund Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX3 0PJ |
| Headteacher | Julie Holland |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5374th of 13,686
Nationally
745th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Raymund Road, Oxford
Oxford, OX3 0PJ
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