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The Academy of St Nicholas
51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool L19 5NY
The Academy of St Nicholas is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Margaret's Church of England Academy, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi and Hope Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor. Destinations at 18 are about average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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