St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oakham, East Midlands LE15 7DL · Rutland
#151 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#2307 of 15,697 nationally
About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Oakham, in the Rutland local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 119 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 151st of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 119; capacity filled 113.3%.
There are 17 schools in Oakham; St Nicholas Church of England Primary School ranks 4th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 119
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 113.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cottesmore Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 1.3 km away
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
62 students · 4.0 km away
Oakham CofE Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 5.9 km away
South Witham Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
90 students · 6.0 km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
152 students · 6.0 km away
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students · 6.4 km away
Brooke Priory School
Oakham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
162 students · 6.4 km away
Oakham School
Oakham · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
813 students · 6.4 km away
Catmose College
Oakham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students · 6.7 km away
Harington School
Oakham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
358 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Bluecoat School
Stamford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
119 students
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
Eckington Junior School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
120 students
Woodford Church of England Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
Whaley Thorns Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
High Peak · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #151 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School ranks #151 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #2307 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School had 119 students in 2025.
Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.