Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 5US
10 simple reasons to choose St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
State primary school (academy converter) in Sutton Coldfield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Bishop Walsh School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
Independent Prep Schools
Highclare Preparatory School (1.9 miles); Mayfield Preparatory School (6.8 miles); Hydesville Tower Prep School (7.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Federation of Boldmere Schools (0.5 miles); Maney Hill Primary School (1.5 miles); Twickenham Primary School (1.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Highclare School (1.9 miles); Ward End Community College (4.8 miles); Blackwater Academy (6.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (0.4 miles); Plantsbrook School (1.1 miles); Bishop Walsh Catholic School (1.5 miles).