The Academy of St Nicholas
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Attainment 8 of 29.4 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 29.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 30%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.27
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.54, -1.00]
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This school has a Roman Catholic/Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 129 | 29.4 | — | 29.5% | 14.0% | 2.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 114 | 27.8 | -1.27 | 23.7% | 40.4% | 2.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 102 | 30.6 | -0.84 | 26.0% | 28.0% | 2.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 112 | 38.2 | -0.32 | 46.0% | 4.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Liverpool for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136119 |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Gary Lloyd |
| Trust | THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic/Church of England |
| Postcode | L19 5NY |
| Latest pupils | 129 |
| FSM eligible | 55.7% |
Contact and identifiers
51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NY
http://www.theacademyofstnicholas.org.ukView local authority page1512302570| DfE number | 6908 |
| UKPRN | 10030434 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 26 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |