St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

URN: 142814 • New Romney TN28 8BP

Overview

Name
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
URN
142814
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Dale (since 2025)
Telephone
01797361906
Website
Visit
Address
Fairfield Road, New Romney TN28 8BP

Summary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, located in New Romney, Kent, is a mixed academy with a capacity for 434 pupils and currently serves 411 students. The school is committed to providing a nurturing Christian environment that fosters personal development, welfare, and behaviour, as highlighted by its outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2019. The ethos of the school revolves around the vision of "Learning, loving and encouraging through Christ," ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to thrive.

The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to be engaging and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on history and the development of key skills through a topic-based approach. This method encourages curiosity and critical thinking, while also connecting learning to the local community through various activities and visits. The school actively promotes resilience and creativity, aiming to support the holistic development of each child.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy values its strong community links, participating in events and charity initiatives that enhance the educational experience. The school welcomes prospective parents and families to visit and engage with the school community, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
434
Pupils
411
Boys
208
Girls
203
FSM %
38.90
Open date
2016-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 411 208 203 434 38.90
2024-09-11 399 210 189 378 38.80
2023-09-11 369 208 161 378 37.40
2022-09-11 369 208 161 378 37.40
2021-09-11 341 179 162 378 34.00
2020-09-11 341 171 170 378 28.40

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