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The Academy of St Nicholas

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The Academy of St Nicholas

51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool, L19 5NY

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Pupils
924
Ages
11-19
FSM
55.7%
Attainment 8
29.4
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.2%
Basics 9-5
20.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.0%
EBacc APS
2.36
EBacc 9-5
3.9%
EBacc 9-4
4.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
19.28
A*-A Grades
8.3%
A*-B Grades
21.1%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 130 students entered

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About The Academy of St Nicholas

The Academy of St Nicholas is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.4. The school has around 924 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Academy of St Nicholas, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Academy of St Nicholas

What is The Academy of St Nicholas's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of St Nicholas received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Academy of St Nicholas's latest exam results?
The Academy of St Nicholas: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Academy of St Nicholas located?
The Academy of St Nicholas is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L19 5NY).
How many pupils attend The Academy of St Nicholas?
The Academy of St Nicholas has around 924 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Academy of St Nicholas with other schools?
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