Saint Nicholas School, Essex
Saint Nicholas School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Essex. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Saint Nicholas School in detail
Saint Nicholas School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Saint Nicholas School every day is full of discovery and adventure. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do and it is our privilege to guide them on a tailored journey to nurture their curiosity, discover their talents and unlock their true potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, karate, drama, gardening, sewing and Duke of Edinburgh.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Saint Nicholas School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 49 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Churchgate School (outside), 190 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
29 April 2025
Short Visit
4 November 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
6 December 2017
Integrated
25 September 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,898 to £21,165
depending on year group
| Reception | £14,898 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 | £14,898 a year |
| Years 3, 4 & 5 | £17,349 a year |
| Year 6, 7 & 8 | £19,416 a year |
| Years 9, 10 & 11 | £21,165 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Saint Nicholas School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with Saint Nicholas School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
439 pupils
550 places
111 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Essex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Essex
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
439
Total Pupils
233
Boys
206
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Saint Nicholas School
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Questions parents ask about Saint Nicholas School
What are GCSE results like at Saint Nicholas School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Saint Nicholas School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Saint Nicholas School last inspected?
Saint Nicholas School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to Saint Nicholas School?
Saint Nicholas School has around 439 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Saint Nicholas School?
Saint Nicholas School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Saint Nicholas School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Saint Nicholas School?
Saint Nicholas School is at Hobbs Cross Road, Essex, Essex, CM17 0NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)