St Nicholas Church of England Primary
102%
Capacity
215
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church of England Primary
St Nicholas Church of England Primary is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Laura Williams, it falls under Bromley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5751st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 69 in Bromley.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 30 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (65 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church of England Primary include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, St Nicholas Church of England Primary is one of the options available in the London 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 | School Road, Chislehurst, Bromley, BR7 5PQ |
| Headteacher | Laura Williams |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.4% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5751st of 13,686
Nationally
1011th of 1,592
In London
41st of 69
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
65 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
6Facilities 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
93
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas Church of England Primary
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
School Road, Chislehurst
Bromley, BR7 5PQ
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