St Nicholas School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
245
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(08/02/2023)
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94%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
7.9:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
45.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
33.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
39.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
13.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support
Reedham Drive
Purley
CR8 4DS
02086604861

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and your team are rightly proud of your school and say that it is a happy and supportive learning community. This was evident on the day of the inspection. The school provides its pupils with an education which matches as closely as possible that which they would receive in a mainstream school, while also meeting their individual needs effectively. Since the last inspection, you have successfully worked on addressing the areas for improvement that were highlighted at that time. This includes developing a suitable assessment framework and improving the quality of teaching through better matching of tasks to pupils’ abilities and improving their communication skills. The behaviour of pupils around the school and in lessons continues to be of the high standard reported in the last inspection. Attendance is good and exclusions rare. Pupils enjoy school and say that they have fun, are working hard and are having a good education. They also say that the teachers are kind. Staff reported the leadership of the school to be very supportive and encouraging in developing their skills and expertise. They say that they are proud to work at the school and that there is a good community spirit.

St Nicholas School Parent Reviews



97% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 17% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 23% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 43% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 70% Strongly Agree 10% Agree 10% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>70, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 17% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 30% Strongly Agree 37% Agree 23% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 23% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 30% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 33% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 37% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 40% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023
Yes 97% No 3% {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 09-02-2023

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