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St Nicholas School
Reedham Drive, 19 Norman Avenue, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DS, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
274
Capacity
265
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," this school is currently facing challenges in delivering quality education, as reflected in its low performance in key stage 2 assessments, where 0% of students achieved expected or higher standards in reading, writing, and maths. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 2% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement. Parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating their options.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African18.6%
White British14.2%
White Other10.2%
Asian Other7.3%
Mixed Other7.3%
Black Caribbean6.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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51.32885, -0.12075 · CR8 4DS
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101854
School typeCommunity special school
Websitest-nicholas.croydon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is St Nicholas School a good school?
St Nicholas School scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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