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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham

Maldon, CM0 7TJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#13,143
of 13,686 nationally

About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in Tillingham is a small village primary with just 81 pupils on roll, well below its capacity of 147. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 18 applications for 10 places and only eight first-preference offers made. The oversubscription ratio of 1. 8 suggests strong local demand despite the school’s modest size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17. 3%, which is higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a significant minority of children from less advantaged backgrounds. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character that may appeal to families seeking a faith-based education, though the data doesn’t specify any admissions priority for churchgoers. The school’s headteacher is Tara Clarke, who took over at some point before the most recent Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Street, Southminster, Maldon, CM0 7TJ
HeadteacherTara Clarke
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils81
Free School Meals (FSM)17.3%
School Capacity81 / 147 (55% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.