St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
URN: 139394 • Exeter EX1 3EG
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 139394
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damian Railston (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01392445403
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ringswell Avenue, Exeter EX1 3EG
Summary
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in Exeter, Devon, catering to children aged 3 to 11. As the only Catholic primary school in the area, it serves the parishes of Sacred Heart, Blessed Sacrament, and Holy Cross Churches. The school is committed to nurturing each child to reach their full potential, guided by Gospel values such as love, joy, peace, and truth.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to be engaging and diverse, accommodating various learning styles and interests. The school emphasizes the importance of respect, collaboration, and celebrating individual uniqueness. Additionally, it fosters strong relationships with parents, encouraging their involvement in supporting their children's learning and well-being.
St Nicholas is part of the Plymouth Catholic Anglican Schools Trust, which provides centralised support services while maintaining the school's Catholic ethos. The school also has an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that contributes to extracurricular activities and resources, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to be engaging and diverse, accommodating various learning styles and interests. The school emphasizes the importance of respect, collaboration, and celebrating individual uniqueness. Additionally, it fosters strong relationships with parents, encouraging their involvement in supporting their children's learning and well-being.
St Nicholas is part of the Plymouth Catholic Anglican Schools Trust, which provides centralised support services while maintaining the school's Catholic ethos. The school also has an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that contributes to extracurricular activities and resources, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
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- SEND links (sen)
- SEND Policy and Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Pupil Images Policy (other)
- Statutory Information and Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 327
- Pupils
- 326
- Boys
- 173
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 326 | 173 | 153 | 327 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 313 | 165 | 148 | 327 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 320 | 161 | 159 | 327 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 320 | 161 | 159 | 327 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 303 | 144 | 159 | 327 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 314 | 149 | 165 | 327 | 9.40 |
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