St Nicolas CofE Academy
Academy converter primary school in Nuneaton (Warwickshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
St Nicolas is a truly special place. It is a joy to work in partnership with such committed families and a talented, passionate team who go above and beyond to ensure that every child is supported, nurtured, and celebrated.
Together, we create an environment where pupils feel safe, seen, and excited to learn, and where they are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Every morning, greeting children at the gate fills me with pride. Walking through our classrooms and corridors, I am constantly reminded of how vibrant, curious, and caring our school community is.
It is an honour to be part of their journey to watch them discover their passions, develop their confidence, and flourish into thoughtful, capable individuals. Our website is here to give you a window into life at St Nicolas.
Whether you re looking for curriculum information, details of after-school clubs, or just want to get a sense of the rich experiences we offer, you ll find it here. I hope it reflects the energy, joy, and commitment that define our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Basketball
- Choir
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lego
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Sing UpRecognised award
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 140878
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Nuneaton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Dawn Beasley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2014 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Josie O'Rafferty | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Valerie Bottrill | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ekta Porter | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ian John Meikle | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Claire Holland-Turner | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sapna Dave | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Christopher Routledge | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Nicola Hoare | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2028 |
| Ms Helen Allred | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2000 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Belinda Lowe Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record