How many pupils does St Nicholas School have?

St Nicholas School has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Nicholas School's Ofsted rating?

St Nicholas School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does St Nicholas School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at St Nicholas School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Nicholas School?

St Nicholas School is located at Reedham Drive, Purley, Croydon, CR8 4DS.

St Nicholas School

Reedham Drive, Purley, Croydon, CR8 4DS

Requires Improvement

Inspected 8 May 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–11

Ages

274

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About St Nicholas School

St Nicholas School is a community special school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 274 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 274 / 265 (103%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

43.6%

Free school meals

26.7%

EAL

98.9%

SEN support

1.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

9.5%

Overall absence

33.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

30.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

11.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

58.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£51,747

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£322 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£26,105

Spend per pupil

£26,993

Income per pupil

29%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Reedham Drive, Purley, Croydon, CR8 4DS
Phone: 02086604861
Headteacher: Katie Goodwin
Website: st-nicholas.croydon.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Nicholas School?: St Nicholas School is a community special school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Nicholas School have?: St Nicholas School has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Nicholas School's Ofsted rating?: St Nicholas School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does St Nicholas School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at St Nicholas School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Nicholas School?: St Nicholas School is located at Reedham Drive, Purley, Croydon, CR8 4DS.

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