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St Nicholas Church of England Primary

Bromley, BR7 5PQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,751
of 13,686 nationally

About St Nicholas Church of England Primary

If you're looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, St Nicholas Church of England Primary in Bromley is a strong contender. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, every single one of the 65 respondents said they would recommend the school. The feedback is consistently high: 89% strongly agreed that their child is happy, 86% strongly agreed their child feels safe, and 82% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 93 applications for just 30 places, with 33 of those being first-preference choices, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.1. This combination of parental satisfaction and high demand suggests a school that is delivering on its promises.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, Chislehurst, Bromley, BR7 5PQ
HeadteacherLaura Williams
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)1.4%
School Capacity215 / 210 (102% full)

The full report on this school

What 65 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceAthleticsRoundersCross CountryFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Source: stnicholasceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas Church of England Primary

St Nicholas Church of England Primary has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.