The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Willis (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Priory Chase, RAYLEIGH, Essex, SS6 9NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sweyne Park School
Secondary · 761m away
Omnia Foundation
Independent · 787m away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 1.2km away
Edward Francis Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The FitzWimarc School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School take?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is in RAYLEIGH, SS6 9NE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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