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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
91%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
154
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 154 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
154 / 154 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4%
Free school meals
17.4%
EAL
0%
SEN support
7.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

91%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
114
Avg reading score
110
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.1%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.8
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
22.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
4.23
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
£42,828
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,977 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,132
Spend per pupil
£6,240
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP
Phone
01582623620
Headteacher
Rizelle Crouch

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School have?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School has 154 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
91% of pupils at St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School is located at Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP.

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