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
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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.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
265
Pupils
274
Boys
197
Girls
77
FSM %
41.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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