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St Nicholas School

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St Nicholas School

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

Academy special converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

2.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.646.4
2024/252.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.510.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Southend High School for Girls
0.63 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Southchurch High School
0.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Cecil Jones Academy
0.89 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Thorpe Hall School
1.22 km away · Other independent school
Victory Park Academy
1.59 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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