St Nicholas School
St Nicholas School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 4–11, in Purley, CR8, in the Croydon council area. It has 273 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024): Requires improvement.
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 8 May 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 41 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 273 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 43.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 26.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 1.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 98.91% | 2024/25 |
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