St Nicholas School
URN: 144691 • Southend-on-Sea SS2 4RL
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas School
- URN
- 144691
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Fox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702462322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4RL
Summary
St Nicholas School is a mixed academy special converter located in Southend-on-Sea, catering to secondary-aged students (11-16 years) with Education and Health Care Plans. With a current enrolment of 103 students and a capacity of 108, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. The well-being and achievement of each student are central to the school's ethos, supported by small class sizes of up to 12 students, which foster positive relationships between staff and learners.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is bespoke, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for independent living and future success. It focuses on inspiring and diverse learning experiences tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities. The school emphasizes holistic development, ensuring that learning is relevant to students' lives and communities.
As part of the SEN Trust Southend, St Nicholas collaborates with three other local special schools, enhancing its support network. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about its inclusive environment and the tailored educational opportunities available.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is bespoke, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for independent living and future success. It focuses on inspiring and diverse learning experiences tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities. The school emphasizes holistic development, ensuring that learning is relevant to students' lives and communities.
As part of the SEN Trust Southend, St Nicholas collaborates with three other local special schools, enhancing its support network. The school encourages prospective families to visit and learn more about its inclusive environment and the tailored educational opportunities available.
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Nearby alternatives
- Southend YMCA Community School (57.8)
- Kingsdown School (56.6)
- St Nicholas School (55.2)
- Kingsdown School (50.0)
- Victory Park Academy (47.3)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SEN TRUST SOUTHEND
- Capacity
- 108
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 69
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 64.10
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 69 | 34 | 108 | 64.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 67 | 30 | 58.80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 65 | 23 | 64.80 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 65 | 23 | 64.80 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 58 | 26 | 59.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 93 | 66 | 27 | 53.80 |
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