St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
82%
Capacity
148
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 148 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas CEVC Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Katie Forghani-Ashrafi, it falls under Medway local authority.
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 65% recommending the school (34 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas CEVC Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Nicholas CEVC primary School, Strood, Rochester, Medway, ME2 3HU |
| Headteacher | Katie Forghani-Ashrafi |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 148 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 148 / 180 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
34 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Nicholas CEVC primary School, Strood, Rochester
Medway, ME2 3HU
St Nicholas CEVC primary School, Strood, Rochester
Medway, ME2 3HU
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