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St Nicholas School
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- Harlow CM17 0NJ
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress with high achievement levels across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have exemplary behaviour, positive attitudes towards learning, and respect for others.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specialist support ensures all pupils, including SEND, achieve their full potential.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers encourage discussion, target setting, and independent learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching promotes excellent progress and successful fulfillment of academic aims.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers provide focused challenges to ensure all pupils are aspirational.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school invites active parental involvement through various channels.
Communication with Parents: Regular feedback on pupil progress and active communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree the school promotes confidence and independence in their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership addresses issues with maturity and seriousness.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Investments in resources and staff ensure excellent educational outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Rare instances of unkindness addressed seriously; environment promotes kindness.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils demonstrate maturity and strong moral understanding.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Proactive safeguarding measures and a supportive atmosphere.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of clubs and activities with high participation.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils manage commitments effectively with school support.
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About Us
St Nicholas School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 473 students from age 2-16 yr.
Tuition fee 拢1,155 to 拢5,148 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.93 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 9 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 3 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 9 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 3 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 15 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 4 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 14 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 3 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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