Fred Nicholson School
77 Lynn Road, Breckland, Norfolk, PE37 7BB
Not yet inspected
About Fred Nicholson School
Fred Nicholson School is a foundation special school in Breckland, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 197 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Norfolk →
- School Type
- Foundation special school
- Age Range
- Ages 3–19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 197 / 174 (113%) · over capacity
- Sixth Form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
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
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
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
- 77 Lynn Road, Breckland, Norfolk, PE37 7BB
- Phone
- 01362693915
- Headteacher
- Heidi Philpott
Teaching Jobs
Applications handled externally
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Fred Nicholson School?
- Fred Nicholson School is a foundation special school in Breckland, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
- How many pupils does Fred Nicholson School have?
- Fred Nicholson School has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does Fred Nicholson School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 0% of pupils at Fred Nicholson School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Where is Fred Nicholson School?
- Fred Nicholson School is located at 77 Lynn Road, Breckland, Norfolk, PE37 7BB.
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