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St Nicholas School Catchment Area

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

St Nicholas School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 108 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

103

Pupils

108

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Nicholas School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Nicholas School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea 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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St Nicholas School — School Information

Full address
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RL
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
64.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144691

Other Not applicable Schools in Southend-on-Sea

If St Nicholas School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas School

Is St Nicholas School oversubscribed?

St Nicholas School is operating close to its capacity of 108 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas School?

Admission to St Nicholas School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 St Nicholas School cover?

St Nicholas School is a not applicable school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Nicholas School?

St Nicholas School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.