197
Pupils · 2024/25
10%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 07/11/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorfolk
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio11.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Fred Nicholson School · All-through · Norfolk
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
197
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
10%
FSM eligible
57%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
77 Lynn Road, Swaffham, PE37 7BB
Local authority
Norfolk
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 197 | 8.3 | 100% | 10% | 57% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 191 | 7.2 | 100% | 10% | 54% | 10% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 173 | 7.5 | 100% | 10% | 54% | 10% | 26% |
| 2021/22 | 174 | 8.4 | 100% | 10% | 58% | 13% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 162 | 9.6 | 100% | 9% | 56% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 142 | 8.0 | 100% | 9% | 56% | 9% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 142 | 7.6 | 100% | 6% | 57% | 6% | 17% |
| 2016/17 | 135 | 6.9 | 100% | 5% | 54% | 6% | 16% |
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