St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy
Fairfield Road, New Romney, TN28 8BP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
411
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Dale
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in New Romney for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 411 pupils are on roll. It has a Church of England religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Christopher Dale leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 9 October 2024, St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 56% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 5.6%, which is attendance of about 94.4% (2024/25). Around 39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy
You apply for a place at St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy contact details and location
You will find St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy at Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP. The school office can be reached on 01797 361906. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerSt Nicholas CofE Primary Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy Good at its inspection on 9 October 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy and what ages does it take?
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy has around 411 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy offer?
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Autism. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy's term dates and INSET days?
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy and how do I contact the school?
St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is at Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP. The office number is 01797 361906. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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