St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
St. Nicholas Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic primary school located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. There are currently about 210 students.
It opened in 1967 after the demand for Catholic Education within Boldmere and New Oscott became too great. The school is located at the rear of St Nicholas' church, which was constructed in 1957. St Nicholas is a Member of the Catholic Partnership.
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