Fred Nicholson School
Fred Nicholson School is a special or alternative provision school (Foundation special school), ages 3–19, in Swaffham, PE37, in the Norfolk council area. It has 195 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 March 2025): Some aspects not as strong.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Some aspects not as strong — inspected 12 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (10 December 2014) |
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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 | 15 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 195 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 55.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 12.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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