St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
URN: 149617 • RAYLEIGH SS6 9NE
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 149617
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Willis (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268786874
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Priory Chase, RAYLEIGH SS6 9NE
Summary
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, located in Rayleigh, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 140 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 145. The school operates within the Federation of Canewdon and St Nicholas, which is led by an Executive Headteacher and a team of dedicated staff. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters academic achievement and personal development, underpinned by its Christian ethos.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and social skills, encouraging students to develop a love for learning. Support mechanisms are in place to assist children from various backgrounds, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 11.4% of the student body.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with various initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with local families and organizations. This collaborative approach helps create a supportive environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.canewdonstnicholasfederation.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Nicholas is designed to be engaging and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and social skills, encouraging students to develop a love for learning. Support mechanisms are in place to assist children from various backgrounds, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 11.4% of the student body.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with various initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with local families and organizations. This collaborative approach helps create a supportive environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.canewdonstnicholasfederation.co.uk.
Useful links
- 15.10.2021 (download)
- 22.10.2021 (download)
- 5.11.2021 (download)
- Bug Club (other)
- Canewdon Primary (other)
- Expresso (other)
- RDEPT (other)
- St Nicholas School (other)
- Log in (other)
- Berlesduna Academy Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grove Wood Primary School (77.1)
- Rayleigh Primary School (70.2)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.5)
- Glebe Primary School (65.3)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 145
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- 2023-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 64 | 76 | 145 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 145 | 69 | 76 | 145 | 9.00 |
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