A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023 | 95.0 | 99.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95.0 | 99.0 |
| 2024 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+3.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.5 per year)
Up 3.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Firm Foundations, Rooted in Love."
St Nicholas is a Church of England primary school with strong links to St Nicholas Church in Tillingham; the incumbent leads weekly Collective Worship and provides spiritual guidance to staff and pupils; the school's Christian values guide decisions and daily life; the church supports school activities including Harvest Festival, Remembrance Day, Christingle, Ash Wednesday, Easter, and Year 6 Leaving Service.
Welcome to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School. The Head of School emphasises a caring, welcoming community where children’s social, emotional and spiritual development is central, safeguarding is a priority, and high expectations ensure every child can flourish.
We have a Breakfast Club, After School Hub and a variety of after school clubs to choose from.
SEND information: SENDCo is Mrs Rae-Shearing. When a pupil is placed on the SEND register, meetings with parents occur (One Plan where appropriate); steps may include referrals to GP, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, CAMHS; annual reviews for Statements/EHC Plans; safeguarding and inclusion processes are outlined in the school policy; contact via the school office for SEND coordination.
Admissions are managed through Essex County Council. Pupils with a 5th birthday between 1 September and 31 August are admitted to Reception in the Autumn Term of that academic year. Applications must be made through Essex County Council by 15 January; late applications are processed after on-time applications. Induction and possible deferral/part-time options are available, with an appeal process via the Essex Admissions appeals website. Mid-year admissions are possible by applying directly to the school; an Admissions Policy and Supplementary Information Form are available.