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St Nicholas School
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.2 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
108
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Location
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51.54718, 0.74096 · SS2 4RL
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN144691
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.stnicholas-school.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2014.
Is St Nicholas School a good school?
St Nicholas School scores 32.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Nicholas School in GCSEs?
St Nicholas School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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