The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 489
- Capacity
- 89%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Terence Ayres (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Hillingdon House, Harlow, Essex, Essex, CM17 0NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Primary · Very close
Newhall Primary Academy
Primary · 930m away
Harlowbury Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Church Langley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Henry Moore Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Nicholas School a selective school?
No. St Nicholas School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas School?
St Nicholas School currently has 489 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas School take?
St Nicholas School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is St Nicholas School?
St Nicholas School is in Essex, CM17 0NJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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