How many pupils does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School have?

St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School has 391 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?

St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is located at Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE.

St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

391

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 391 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 391 / 420 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.5%

Free school meals

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

14.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.39

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24

17.02

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

£42,083

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,267 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,031

Spend per pupil

£6,215

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE
Phone: 01273454470
Headteacher: Andy Lincoln
Website: www.stnicolasmary.w-sussex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?: St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School have?: St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School has 391 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School?: St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is located at Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PE.

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