St Nicholas Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV8 1AN · Staffordshire
#84 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#1048 of 15,697 nationally
About St Nicholas Church of England First School
St Nicholas Church of England First School is a academy primary located in Wolverhampton, in the Staffordshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 339 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 88.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 84th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (88th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 339; capacity filled 113%.
There are 110 schools in Wolverhampton; St Nicholas Church of England First School ranks 5th of 106 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)7.8%
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 First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 339
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 113%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Nicholas Church of England First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
516 students · 793 m away
Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
1,046 students · 940 m away
St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 1.0 km away
Lane Green First School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
145 students · 1.2 km away
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
150 students · 1.2 km away
Birches First School
WOLVERHAMPTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
175 students · 1.9 km away
Aldersley High School
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students · 2.8 km away
Palmers Cross Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 2.9 km away
School of Coding AEP Limited
Wolverhampton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
5 students · 3.1 km away
Dovecotes Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
277 students · 3.2 km away
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Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy
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Greenfields Primary School
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Coleshill Church of England Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Nicholas Church of England First School a good school?
St Nicholas Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #84 of 1,690 in West 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 First School rank in West Midlands?
St Nicholas Church of England First School ranks #84 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #1048 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Nicholas Church of England First School?
St Nicholas Church of England First School had 339 students in 2025.
Is St Nicholas Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Nicholas Church of England First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Nicholas Church of England First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Nicholas Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.