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St Nicholas Catholic Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

188

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

St Nicholas Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Nicholas Catholic Academy is managed by Liverpool and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Nicholas Catholic Academy — School Information

Full address
Orthes Street, Liverpool, L3 5XF
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149132

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Is St Nicholas Catholic Academy oversubscribed?

St Nicholas Catholic Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas Catholic Academy?

St Nicholas Catholic Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Nicholas Catholic Academy cover?

St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.