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Saint Nicholas School

Hillingdon House, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, England CM17 0NJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1279 429910

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 0 - 16 Years Day

Vision
To be a thriving, sustainable and ambitious school community where each individual excels and strives to reach their full potential.
Aims
To provide a tailored learning experience which celebrates and promotes each individual’s unique journey.
Mission
At Saint Nicholas School, we believe that each pupil has the potential to be a leader of tomorrow and make a positive difference to the lives of others.

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Word From The Head

Head Photo

Terence Ayres


At Saint Nicholas School, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the uniqueness of each child and it is our privilege to guide them on the road to discovering their talents and achieving their true potential.

We offer an authentic, family-friendly environment which nurtures and encourages a genuine passion for learning and prepares them for their future beyond school.

Saint Nicholas School never stops driving forward, developing and changing so all our pupils receive a rich, engaging and challenging education that inspires them to raise their sights and expectations, and ‘Strive to Better’.

While the academic core skills are at the heart of the school, Saint Nicholas School is dedicated to teaching pupils how to learn, instilling key learning skills, such as initiative, resilience, collaboration, teamwork and independent thinking. To achieve this goal, ‘Saint Nics’, as it is affectionately known, has a committed and dedicated staff that know the pupils well and who tailor the journey of each pupil so they can achieve to their own best; preparing them fully for the next phase of their lives.

For parents, choosing the right school for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. This website can only give you a flavour of what life is like at Saint Nicholas School, so I would encourage you to visit us and experience the school for yourself, either on an Open Day or for a private tour on an ordinary school day. You will be assured of a warm welcome and I would be delighted to meet you and explain more about Saint Nicholas and the unique education we provide.

Terence Ayres, Headmaster

Open Days, Visits & Events

12-05-2025 - Stay and Play Afternnon of Adventure

Discover the essence of Saint Nicholas School at our Open Events. It's a fantastic opportunity to witness our vibrant learning community, interact with our staff, and explore the facilities that shape the educational journey for your child.

What We Offer

  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education

Admissions

  • Assessment
  • Entry test or exam
  • Interview
  • Report from previous school
  • References
  • Early registration or registration at birth
  • Trial day at school

Age Range & Fees

Age Range0 to 16
Annual Day Fees *£9960 to £12660
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

264Day206
0Full Boarding0
0Weekly Boarding0
264Total206
Boys Girls

Number Of Staff

Full-time: 54
Part-time: 35

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Muddy Stilettos


A fun, friendly, facility-packed co-ed through school with outstanding pastoral care, gorgeous grounds and an eco edge.  

Muddy Stilettos


It’s also refreshingly eco-friendly, which isn’t a quirk exactly, but it’s certainly a bonus of attending this school – who wouldn’t want their child enrolled in eco club, helping on allotments, harvesting veg, planting flowers in the outside play areas and generally getting their hands...  

Muddy Stilettos


Good for: Parents looking for a fun, family-orientated, nurturing school, with outstanding pastoral care, great sporting facilities and gorgeous grounds, where children are allowed to be children.  

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