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Saint Nicholas School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Nicholas School is an other independent not applicable school in Essex , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 489 pupils, and a capacity of 550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

489

Pupils

550

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Saint Nicholas School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Nicholas School?

The catchment area for Saint Nicholas School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Saint Nicholas School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saint Nicholas School: 550 places, 89% filled: places available

Saint Nicholas School has a published admission number of 550 places. 489 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 550 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Essex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Saint Nicholas School: School Information

Full address
Hobbs Cross Road, Essex, CM17 0NJ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115417

Other Not applicable Schools in Essex

If Saint Nicholas School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Essex are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Saint Nicholas School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Saint Nicholas School

What is the catchment area for Saint Nicholas School?

The catchment area for Saint Nicholas School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint Nicholas School oversubscribed?

Saint Nicholas School has a capacity of 550 places and currently has 489 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Nicholas School?

Admission to Saint Nicholas School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Saint Nicholas School cover?

Saint Nicholas School is a not applicable school in Essex, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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