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WELCOME
St Nicholas’ School is an exceptional independent day school for girls aged 3–16 and boys aged 3–7 years.
Founded in 1935, we are defined by our strong community spirit and unwavering commitment to educational excellence. We provide a nurturing environment where every pupil is empowered to thrive — celebrating individuality, encouraging personal growth, and inspiring each child to realise their full potential.
Where will your child's journey start?
We are proud to play our part in the development of children from their earliest years through to sixteen, offering rolling admissions we welcome applications throughout the school year at all ages.
![Two nursery children playing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709814212/stnicholashantsschuk/dbfaql6opmqgbwpvptoo/NurseryBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709814212/stnicholashantsschuk/dbfaql6opmqgbwpvptoo/NurseryBox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709814212/stnicholashantsschuk/dbfaql6opmqgbwpvptoo/NurseryBox.jpg","width":653}])
Nursery
Girls and boys from 2 years 9 months
![Infant children on play equipment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709816026/stnicholashantsschuk/oon4gunyjtbu0phod3at/InfantsBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709816026/stnicholashantsschuk/oon4gunyjtbu0phod3at/InfantsBox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709816026/stnicholashantsschuk/oon4gunyjtbu0phod3at/InfantsBox.jpg","width":683}])
Infant School
Girls and boys from Reception to Year 2
![Junior pupil in science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709820046/stnicholashantsschuk/gmq2ir0ory0epauuwuae/JuniorsBox_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709820046/stnicholashantsschuk/gmq2ir0ory0epauuwuae/JuniorsBox_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709820046/stnicholashantsschuk/gmq2ir0ory0epauuwuae/JuniorsBox_1.jpg","width":683}])
Girls Junior School
Girls only from Year 3 to Year 6
![Senior pupil in textiles lesson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714392842/stnicholashantsschuk/zdokb9qwh2kz85lfg6ts/Seniors02Box.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714392842/stnicholashantsschuk/zdokb9qwh2kz85lfg6ts/Seniors02Box.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714392842/stnicholashantsschuk/zdokb9qwh2kz85lfg6ts/Seniors02Box.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714392842/stnicholashantsschuk/zdokb9qwh2kz85lfg6ts/Seniors02Box.jpg","width":1080}])
Girls Senior School
Girls only from Year 7 to Year 11
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News and Events
Read all about the exciting opportunities and activities taking place at St Nicholas' School.
Latest News
![Winter Lights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767899317/stnicholashantsschuk/li9nn2itmrlnkierczg4/Erica_Edited.jpg","width":2171}])
Inspired by our Carol Service last term, this year’s Winter Lights theme invited our Year 9 girls to experiment with lighting and aperture to bring their creative ideas to life through photography.
![Welcome Back Everyone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1767728847/stnicholashantsschuk/hofq9hiygoxd8fmzlcxv/IMG_1362_NewsPage.jpg","width":2200}])
It was a joy to welcome all our pupils back today. The school was full of energy, with happy faces, friends reunited, and plenty of excitement as everyone enjoyed the flurry of snow.
![Happy New Year 2026!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767728286/stnicholashantsschuk/h16duigmimwtnizitlek/HappyNewYear2026_NewsPage.png","width":2134}])
As we welcome the New Year, we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 6th January, ready to embrace an exciting year filled with learning, opportunities, new adventures, and achievements.
![Merry Christmas from St Nicholas' School!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766081653/stnicholashantsschuk/wnzxta1rzs2ye4dn8kt0/Christmas2025_website1.png","width":2200}])
As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we would like to take a moment to thank our incredible school community—pupils, families, alumni, and staff—for being such an important part of our journey.
Upcoming Events
Year 2 The Lookout Discovery Centre Bracknell
7S Art trip
KS2 (yr 4/5) Gymnastics Festival (invite only)
Year 8 Coffee and Conversation
U12A vs Weydon (A)
U13A Netball vs Farnbrough Hill (H)
U16A Netball vs LWC (H)
U12 Basketball vs Kings (H)
U12A + U15A Netball vs Courtmoor (H)
Yr1 + Yr2 Infant Winter Olympics Festival (invite only)
Continue your journey
St Nicholas' School has an outstanding reputation for high academic achievement, excellent pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
![Senior pupil painting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709820625/stnicholashantsschuk/mpwnxtobpygrv58igybc/SeniorsBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709820625/stnicholashantsschuk/mpwnxtobpygrv58igybc/SeniorsBox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709820625/stnicholashantsschuk/mpwnxtobpygrv58igybc/SeniorsBox.jpg","width":683}])
Academic Excellence
Exam results and leaver's destinations
![Infant pupil playing the violin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709849936/stnicholashantsschuk/yn2nj1jmyvhqnvosmywn/InspectionReportBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709849936/stnicholashantsschuk/yn2nj1jmyvhqnvosmywn/InspectionReportBox.jpg","width":512}])
ISI Inspection Report
Achieving full compliance and excellence
![Junior pupils with therapy dog]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709848917/stnicholashantsschuk/qym7q2gpm6qz6ssmiyxl/Pastoralcarebox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709848917/stnicholashantsschuk/qym7q2gpm6qz6ssmiyxl/Pastoralcarebox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709848917/stnicholashantsschuk/qym7q2gpm6qz6ssmiyxl/Pastoralcarebox.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709848917/stnicholashantsschuk/qym7q2gpm6qz6ssmiyxl/Pastoralcarebox.jpg","width":960}])
Pastoral Care
Supporting and nurturing every pupil
Learn more
![Senior pupil jumping on trampoline]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709850732/stnicholashantsschuk/jtojvojlujlqnorq49py/Co-curricularBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709850732/stnicholashantsschuk/jtojvojlujlqnorq49py/Co-curricularBox.jpg","width":475}])
Co-Curricular
Inspiring minds though opportunities
![Nursery pupil climbing outside]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709850285/stnicholashantsschuk/fxl6xcgc3hucctmbnuwh/TasterDayBox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709850285/stnicholashantsschuk/fxl6xcgc3hucctmbnuwh/TasterDayBox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709850285/stnicholashantsschuk/fxl6xcgc3hucctmbnuwh/TasterDayBox.jpg","width":683}])
Taster Days
Experience St Nicholas' School first hand