390
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
39%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 07/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of St Nicholas' School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
390
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
39%
Contact
Address
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ
Local authority
Kent
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 | 390 | 8.0 | 100% | 9% | 53% | 11% | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 367 | 7.4 | 100% | 9% | 51% | 12% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 353 | 7.3 | 100% | 9% | 46% | 12% | 37% |
| 2021/22 | 336 | 7.7 | 100% | 9% | 45% | 11% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 315 | 7.3 | 100% | 6% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 268 | 7.9 | 100% | 4% | 45% | 8% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 253 | 7.2 | 100% | 4% | 43% | 7% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 229 | 6.5 | 100% | 5% | 45% | 7% | 21% |
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