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Welcome
St Nicholas’ School, founded in 1935, is an exceptional independent day school for girls aged 3–16 and boys aged 3–7 years, set in 30 picturesque acres of rural Hampshire.
What truly sets us apart is our warm community spirit and commitment to fostering a strong educational ethos, where we empower our pupils to thrive and flourish in a supportive environment that celebrates individuality and personal growth, helping them to realise their aspirations.
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
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}])
Infants
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}])
Juniors
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}])
Seniors
Year 7 to Year 11
![Junior and senior pupil walking together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709821646/stnicholashantsschuk/jogtpg4e6thufqb3sabk/Visitusbox.jpg","width":2136}])
Come and Meet Us
Upcoming events and personal tours
News and Events
Read all about the exciting opportunities and activities taking place at St Nicholas' School.
Latest News
![Christmas Jumper Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733488380/stnicholashantsschuk/nvq8b49gffjguf92rfif/ChristmasJumperDay.jpg","width":2200}])
Today saw a vast display of colour and festive designs as pupils adorned their favourite Christmas jumpers while enjoying a tasty Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.
![Box Clever visits St Nicholas']([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733417449/stnicholashantsschuk/hwmpb2timcol3hkj4qha/BoxClever02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733417449/stnicholashantsschuk/hwmpb2timcol3hkj4qha/BoxClever02.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733417449/stnicholashantsschuk/hwmpb2timcol3hkj4qha/BoxClever02.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733417449/stnicholashantsschuk/hwmpb2timcol3hkj4qha/BoxClever02.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733417449/stnicholashantsschuk/hwmpb2timcol3hkj4qha/BoxClever02.jpg","width":1258}])
Senior pupils enjoyed an engaging performance of either A Christmas Carol or The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, brought to them by the theatre company Box Clever.
![The joy of giving]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733416116/stnicholashantsschuk/l029cq26o0mfqbb0xmw8/Thejoyofgiving.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733416116/stnicholashantsschuk/l029cq26o0mfqbb0xmw8/Thejoyofgiving.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733416116/stnicholashantsschuk/l029cq26o0mfqbb0xmw8/Thejoyofgiving.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733416116/stnicholashantsschuk/l029cq26o0mfqbb0xmw8/Thejoyofgiving.jpg","width":841}])
Our Reception pupils are fully immersed in the Christmas spirit, enjoying festive role play and discovering the joy of giving gifts.
![St Nicholas' Poet Laureate Winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733415397/stnicholashantsschuk/ub0cjfcvpkpvk6zqmbhr/MatildaB_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Back in October, National Poetry Day was celebrated across the Senior school with the launch of the competition to find this year’s St Nicholas’ School’s Poet Laureate!
Upcoming Events
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