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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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