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St Nicholas School

Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RL

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Pupils
103
Ages
11-16
FSM
64.1%
Attainment 8
2.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About St Nicholas School

St Nicholas School is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.5. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RL | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Nicholas School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good (predecessor: St Nicholas School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Nicholas School

What is St Nicholas School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Nicholas School's latest exam results?
St Nicholas School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Nicholas School located?
St Nicholas School is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS2 4RL).
How many pupils attend St Nicholas School?
St Nicholas School has around 103 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Nicholas School with other schools?
View St Nicholas School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southend-on-Sea.