St Nicholas' School
URN: 119059 • Canterbury CT1 3JJ
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas' School
- URN
- 119059
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Dalton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227464316
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holm Oak Close, Canterbury CT1 3JJ
Summary
St Nicholas' School is a community special school located in Canterbury, Kent, catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with profound, severe, and complex special educational needs. The school operates across multiple sites and is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where each pupil is valued as an individual. With a current enrolment of 390 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 355, reflecting its commitment to meeting the needs of its community.
The curriculum at St Nicholas' is designed to be rich and engaging, focusing on real-life learning experiences both in school and within the community. The school employs a Creative Curriculum that is personalised for each pupil, supported by a multidisciplinary team of skilled staff. Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are developed to set clear targets, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality teaching tailored to their needs.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and external professionals, including NHS staff and therapists, is central to the school's ethos. St Nicholas' School also offers a variety of enrichment activities, including local trips and residential visits, to enhance the educational experience and promote social development.
The curriculum at St Nicholas' is designed to be rich and engaging, focusing on real-life learning experiences both in school and within the community. The school employs a Creative Curriculum that is personalised for each pupil, supported by a multidisciplinary team of skilled staff. Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are developed to set clear targets, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality teaching tailored to their needs.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and external professionals, including NHS staff and therapists, is central to the school's ethos. St Nicholas' School also offers a variety of enrichment activities, including local trips and residential visits, to enhance the educational experience and promote social development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Advice For SENCOs (sen)
- Advice For SENCOs (sen)
- Read more (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
- St Nicholas School Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Canterbury Christ Church University (58.7)
- University of Kent (58.7)
- Bemix (54.2)
- Hope View School (53.1)
- The Orchard School (45.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 390 | 266 | 124 | 355 | 51.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 367 | 247 | 120 | 355 | 47.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 223 | 113 | 334 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 223 | 113 | 334 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 215 | 100 | 334 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 293 | 196 | 97 | 35.20 |
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