The building also has a series of one-storey blocks which house the language, visual arts, PE, health and social care, music and dance departments.

The building also has another block within containing two IT rooms, drama, resistant materials, food technology, graphic design and public services departments.

All pupils study English, mathematics, science, PE and PSHRE (Personal, Social, Religious and Health Education).

Pupils in years 7 and 8 also study modern languages, art, music, drama, food technology, graphic design, history and geography.

[20] Gore and Fletcher shared a class with Cure member Perry Bamonte and singer Alison Moyet.

[19] Nicholas was also attended by Bob The Builder and PAW Patrol creator, Keith Chapman,[21] Screenwriter, Playwright and Director Vincent O'Connell[22] and Conservative Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford, Mark Francois.

[23][24] Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke went to Laindon School and later formed Yazoo with Nicholas Comprehensive's Alison Moyet.