St Nicholas School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Reedham Drive Purley Surrey CR8 4DS |
| Phone | 02086604861 |
| Reference Number | 101854 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.7%
Girls: 26.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 8 | 39 |
| 2 | 27 | 13 | 40 |
| 3 | 30 | 14 | 44 |
| 4 | 32 | 9 | 41 |
| 5 | 33 | 8 | 41 |
| 6 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 17% |
| White, British | 15.6% |
| Unclassified | 14.4% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.8% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| Caribbean | 6.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-08 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2023-02-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-07-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 92 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beaumont Primary School
Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN |
0.05 miles |
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St David's School
23-25 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AL |
0.62 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley
51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF |
0.78 miles |
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Woodcote Primary School
Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2ED |
0.8 miles |
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Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road, Purley, CR8 2NE |
0.92 miles |
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New Valley Primary School
New Valley Primary School, Purley, Old Lodge Lane, Surrey, CR8 4AZ |
0.97 miles |
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The Hayes Primary School
Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JN |
0.98 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE |
1.05 miles |
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP |
1.05 miles |
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Cumnor House School
|
1.05 miles |
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Oasis Academy Byron
St David's, Off Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2XE |
1.11 miles |
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Laleham Lea School
29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ |
1.16 miles |
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Smitham Primary School
Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE |
1.23 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE |
1.35 miles |
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Bradmore Green, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1ED |
1.43 miles |
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Cumnor House School
168 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DA |
1.46 miles |
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Wallington Primary Academy
Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, SM6 9JN |
1.66 miles |
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Keston Primary School
Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue, Old Coulsdon, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HP |
1.69 miles |
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Kenley Primary School
New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EX |
1.75 miles |
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
173 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF |
1.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH |
0.88 miles |
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Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP |
1.05 miles |
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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.28 miles |
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Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX |
1.43 miles |
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Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT |
1.76 miles |
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Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.79 miles |
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St Giles School
Pampisford Road, Pampisford School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF |
1.97 miles |
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, Surrey, CR5 1ES |
2.01 miles |
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Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
2.1 miles |
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Whitgift School
|
2.3 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
2.32 miles |
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Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
2.34 miles |
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Warlingham School
Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9YB |
2.38 miles |
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OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
|
2.41 miles |
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Olympus
112 Orchard Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LQ |
2.41 miles |
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Croydon High School
Old Farleigh Road, South Croydon, CR2 8YB |
2.69 miles |
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The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
2.72 miles |
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Croydon Metropolitan College
30-32 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DN |
2.75 miles |
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Rutherford School
1a Melville Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7HZ |
2.77 miles |
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Sunnydown School
Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED |
2.82 miles |