St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
URN: 119447 • Accrington BB5 4DN
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119447
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam Noon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254381875
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Nicholas Road, Accrington BB5 4DN
Summary
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, located in Accrington, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender intake of 191 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school embraces a Christian ethos, aiming to nurture each child’s spiritual and academic potential, as reflected in their motto, "Growing together in our love of God, learning and life." The school community is described as a "loving family," where pupils are encouraged to understand their worth and develop as lifelong learners.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is broad and ambitious, designed to prepare students for future educational journeys. The school boasts extensive outdoor spaces, including a forest school and a Multi Activity Games Area, which support physical activity and environmental awareness. The dedicated staff focus on both academic and social development, ensuring that children are well-prepared for the next stages of their education.
Recent inspections highlight the school's commitment to nurturing character and personal development, with exceptional collective worship enriching the daily experience of the community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits are welcomed to experience the supportive environment firsthand.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is broad and ambitious, designed to prepare students for future educational journeys. The school boasts extensive outdoor spaces, including a forest school and a Multi Activity Games Area, which support physical activity and environmental awareness. The dedicated staff focus on both academic and social development, ensuring that children are well-prepared for the next stages of their education.
Recent inspections highlight the school's commitment to nurturing character and personal development, with exceptional collective worship enriching the daily experience of the community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits are welcomed to experience the supportive environment firsthand.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 35.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 105 | 86 | 210 | 35.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 103 | 95 | 210 | 37.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 210 | 34.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 210 | 34.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 108 | 93 | 196 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 202 | 109 | 93 | 210 | 37.10 |
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