St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
391
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Adur community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 391 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andy Lincoln, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4867th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 11 in Adur.
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 47 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (94 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Adur, St Nicolas & St Mary CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, Adur, BN43 6PE |
| Headteacher | Andy Lincoln |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 391 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.5% |
| School Capacity | 391 / 420 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4867th of 13,686
Nationally
677th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 11
In Adur
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
94 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea
Adur, BN43 6PE
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