Saint Nicholas School was established in 1939 in the hamlet of Churchgate Street, near Old Harlow.

The school moved premises to its current site in nearby Hillingdon House, Old Harlow in 1977.

Lower, middle and upper schools are each housed in their own area, within close proximity of each other, enabling access to shared facilities.

The school is equipped with specialist classrooms, science laboratories, technology areas, ICT rooms, two libraries and a theatre.

[1] Saint Nicholas School is a registered charity,[2] managed by the Board of Governors and the Headmaster, Mr Terry Ayres.