Cheam School
Home | St Nicholas` School

Sign In
Sign UpSchool Admin
Crest Photo PROFILE

St Nicholas' School

Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Hampshire, England GU52 0RF
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 850121

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 16 Years Day

Founded in 1935, St Nicholas’ School sits on over 30 acres of picturesque rural Hampshire. We offer education for boys aged 3–7 and girls from 3–16 in a secure, supportive, and inspiring environment. With small class sizes, expert teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, excellent transport links, and comprehensive wrap-around care, we provide the ideal setting for every pupil to thrive.

FavouriteContactProspectus
Play Video
school.pngSt Nicholas' School51.249915-0.852867true

Word From The Head

Head Photo

From Dr Olwen Wright, Headmistress


St Nicholas’ School has an outstanding reputation for high academic achievement across a broad curriculum, excellent pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

What sets St Nicholas’ School apart from other schools is our friendly atmosphere, sense of community and strong educational ethos. Our children are inspired to learn and grow at their own pace, developing their unique talents whilst fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Founded in 1935, St Nicholas’ School is set within 30 glorious acres of Hampshire countryside. Despite our enviable rural location, we are easily accessible. A through-school that educates girls from 2 to16 and boys from 2 to 7 in a safe and nurturing environment, our younger pupils have the unique benefit of engaging with and learning from specialist senior school teachers from a young age.

What you see when you come through our fantastic school gates is that so much of what we do is built around having fun. We know that children learn best when they are happy, so our ethos is very much about finding the fun in all activities. We are passionate about supporting children’s academic, emotional and social wellbeing, enabling them to develop well-rounded perspectives, strong values and a growth mindset.

Our small class sizes develop curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, whilst our specialist teaching allows pupils to be stretched and supported, ensuring we consistently achieve outstanding GCSE results.

At St Nicholas’ everyone is valued, everyone is someone.

We are a happy and welcoming community and I extend an invitation to you to come and visit us in person, to meet our fabulous pupils and staff, and see for yourself.

Open Days, Visits & Events

Arrange Visit

09-05-2025 - Senior School Working Open Morning

Friday 9th May (9.00am - 11.00am)

These events have limited availability, but provide a great opportunity to experience St Nicholas' School in action. You will have the chance to meet the Head and some of our senior leaders, followed by a personal guided tour of the school.

We look forward to welcoming you.

23-05-2025 - Flower Power Year 3 Taster Day

Friday 23rd May
(9.00am - 3.30pm)

If your daughter is due to start Year 3 in September 2025, we have a wonderful opportunity for her to experience what St Nicholas’ School has to offer!

Our "Flower Power" Taster Event promises to be a fun introduction to our Junior School, allowing your daughter to immerse herself in our engaging learning environment. She will get to try out a variety of lessons and thrive in our nurturing atmosphere, helping her feel right at home.

Parents are also invited to enjoy a coffee while chatting with the Headmistress and staff, providing a great chance to learn more about the school and ask any questions about our community.

Places on our Taster Events are limited, and registration is essential.

23-05-2025 - Magical Minibeast Adventure Reception 2025 Event

Friday 23rd May
(9.00am - 3.30pm)

If your child is due to begin Reception in September 2025, we invite you to a fantastic opportunity to experience what St Nicholas’ School has to offer!

Our Reception Taster Event will allow your child to explore our dedicated Reception classrooms and discover our outstanding facilities. They will meet our specialist teachers and enjoy a fun-filled "Magical Minibeast Adventure" themed day.

At the end of the day, parents will have the chance to join a tea party where they can speak with our Headmistress and staff, learn more about Branksomewood, and ask any questions they may have about our St Nicholas’ community.

Places on our Taster Events are limited, and registration is essential. 

27-06-2025 - Year 7 2026 Taster Day

Friday 27th June
(9.00am - 3.30pm)

If your daughter is currently in Year 5 and due to start Year 7 in September 2026, we have a wonderful opportunity for her to experience what St Nicholas’ School has to offer!

Join us for a thrilling day of exploration, mysteries and problem solving in our Senior School.

This fun and informal event will allow your daughter to engage in a selection of Senior School lessons and exciting activities while meeting and building friendships with other girls who are also looking to join the Senior School.

Parents are also invited to enjoy a coffee while chatting with the Headmistress and staff, providing a great chance to learn more about the school and ask any questions about our community.

Places on our Taster Events are limited, and registration is essential.

What We Offer

  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Trinity College Music Exams

Admissions

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

Age Range & Fees

Age Range3 to 16
Annual Day Fees *£11055 to £15603
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

17Day303
0Full Boarding0
0Weekly Boarding0
17Total303
Boys Girls

Number Of Staff

Full-time: 28
Part-time: 14

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Prospective Parent


We just wanted to say thanks and that we really enjoyed the Open Day, our daughter was engaged in all the different items that were out on display in Branksomewood. She has asked about going back to the "magic school" soon!  

Infant School Parent


Our discussion today has gone even further to reinforce my feelings about your school and its leadership being second to none. It goes without saying that we are hugely pleased with our son's progress at St Nicks and believe it has given him a fantastic educational foundation to build from – you...  

Junior School Parent


We would like to express our gratitude to all at St Nicholas' School for the efforts and endeavours with our daughter in the last twelve months. The reality is that we actually cannot put into words the change that we have seen in her since she started. We had a daughter who was showing the hurt...  

Senior School Parent


We feel very informed and impressed at the clear expertise of all subject teachers and their dedication. The teaching and pastoral team have enabled our daughter to flourish and we feel very lucky that she is at St Nicks.  

Parent Testimonials


We are extremely proud of such an engaging community of parents, pupils and alumni who aid and uphold the ethos of St Nicholas' School. We hope you enjoy reading some of the testimonials received.  

Read The Full Review

Mr Blair


We are very grateful to St Nicholas School for their personalised education for our daughter. We will always be so thankful for all of the teachers for their amazing support, incredibly high standard of teaching.  

loading