St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Exeter

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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Ringswell Avenue, Exeter, EX1 3EG

A Good-rated primary school in Exeter where 32% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

326

Ages

3-11

FSM

15.9%

Capacity

327

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

66.0%

Writing

45.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

32.0%

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About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 45 responses), 58% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 326 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ringswell Avenue, Exeter, EX1 3EG | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2018 — Good

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Frequently asked questions about St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

What is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What do parents say about St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 45 responses): 58% of parents would recommend St Nicholas Catholic Primary School.

What are St Nicholas Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 32% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School located?

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon (EX1 3EG).

How many pupils attend St Nicholas Catholic Primary School?

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School has around 326 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Nicholas Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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