St Nicholas School
URN: 101854 • Purley CR8 4DS
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas School
- URN
- 101854
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Goodwin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086604861
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reedham Drive, Purley CR8 4DS
Summary
St Nicholas School, located in Purley, Croydon, is a community special school catering to a diverse range of needs for mixed-gender pupils. With a current enrolment of 274 students, the school operates above its capacity of 265, reflecting its commitment to providing inclusive education. Approximately 41.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a focus on supporting families from various socio-economic backgrounds.
The school promotes a collaborative learning environment, as highlighted by recent activities such as class trips to local sites, including Purley Fire Station, where students learn about safety and community awareness. Additionally, the School Council engages with local governance, exemplified by their recent visit to meet the Mayor of Croydon, which fosters civic responsibility and community involvement among students.
St Nicholas School utilises Arbor for communication with parents and manages school lunches, ensuring a streamlined approach to administration. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, with a curriculum designed to meet individual needs.
The school promotes a collaborative learning environment, as highlighted by recent activities such as class trips to local sites, including Purley Fire Station, where students learn about safety and community awareness. Additionally, the School Council engages with local governance, exemplified by their recent visit to meet the Mayor of Croydon, which fosters civic responsibility and community involvement among students.
St Nicholas School utilises Arbor for communication with parents and manages school lunches, ensuring a streamlined approach to administration. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, with a curriculum designed to meet individual needs.
Useful links
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Travel News (calendar)
- School reopens for children on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Have a lovely summer! (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Home (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Reedham Park School Limited (48.2)
- Lodge School (45.2)
- The Croydon and District Education Trust (Cadet) (45.2)
- Tudor Lodge School (45.2)
- West Dene School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 274 | 197 | 77 | 265 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 270 | 199 | 71 | 265 | 41.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 169 | 57 | 245 | 37.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 169 | 57 | 225 | 37.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 202 | 151 | 51 | 130 | 36.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 174 | 131 | 43 | 130 | 31.00 |
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