Is St Nicholas Church of England Primary a good school?

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Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary located?

St Nicholas Church of England Primary is located in Chislehurst, Kent, London, BR7 5PQ.

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary serves students aged 4 to 11.

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St Nicholas Church of England Primary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary is a primary academy in Chislehurst, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, St Nicholas Church of England Primary has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 105 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 30.3%, 1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected66%Attendance96.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.9

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Data Score

Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid54% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St Nicholas Church of England Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 105 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

St Nicholas Church of England Primary's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 66% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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The area around this school

Environment score: 41/100

Average surroundings

Air quality23/100

Transport access28/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St Nicholas Church of England Primary

At St Nicholas Church of England Primary, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

90% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.

Attendance at St Nicholas Church of England Primary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary has an overall absence rate of 3.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St Nicholas Church of England Primary

The teacher turnover rate at St Nicholas Church of England Primary is 30.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St Nicholas Church of England Primary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary has 105 pupils on roll.

1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

St Nicholas Church of England Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Nicholas Church of England Primary is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Nicholas Church of England Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

St Nicholas Church of England Primary