The short version
82% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Katie Forghani-Ashrafi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Nicholas CEVC primary School, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGordons Children's Academy, Junior
Primary · Very close
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary · Very close
All Faiths' Children's Community School
Primary · 352m away
All Faiths Children's Academy
Primary · 352m away
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Special school · 663m away
Elaine Primary Academy
Primary · 881m away
Elaine Primary School
Primary · 883m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CEVC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas CEVC Primary School take?
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas CEVC Primary School?
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is in Rochester, ME2 3HU, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas CEVC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas CEVC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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