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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Primary · Mixed · Ages 7–11 · Voluntary aided
Link Road, Newbury RG14 7LU · stjohnandstnicolasschools.org.uk · 0163541282
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Overview
- Ofsted
- No overall grade
- 2019 framework · inspected Oct 2024
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 54%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. West Berkshire 57%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 244
- 95% of 256 places
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Free school meals
- 16.8%
- First language not English
- 33.6%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 0% the higher standard. Across West Berkshire it was 57%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ▼54% | 62% | ||
| ▼0% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●107 | 106 | ||
| ●105 | 105 | ||
| ●105 | 105 | ||
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected St Nicolas C.E. Junior School on 8 October 2024 under its 2019 framework. Inspections from September 2024 give no overall grade.
- Overall
- No overall grade
- Inspected
- 8 Oct 2024
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Previously: Remains Good, ungraded inspection, Jun 2019
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
Jun 2019Ungraded inspectionRemains Good
Safeguarding Effective May 2015Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good May 2013Requires improvement
Outcomes for pupils Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement
What parents said
86% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (59 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 86%
- Replies
- 59
- 23% · 1 Sept 2025
based on the 71% who raised concerns
based on the 29% who had a child bullied
based on 10 parents (17%) with SEND