274
Pupils · 2024/25
32%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 08/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCroydon
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of St Nicholas School · Primary · Croydon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
274
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
32%
FSM eligible
44%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Reedham Drive, Purley, CR8 4DS
Local authority
Croydon
Website
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 | 274 | 11.3 | 100% | 32% | 44% | 9% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 270 | 8.7 | 100% | 32% | 43% | 12% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 245 | 8.1 | 100% | 34% | 40% | 12% | 42% |
| 2021/22 | 226 | 7.9 | 100% | 31% | 38% | 11% | 45% |
| 2020/21 | 202 | 8.2 | 100% | 31% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 154 | 7.5 | 100% | 30% | 30% | 8% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 139 | 8.1 | 100% | 28% | 35% | 5% | 16% |
| 2016/17 | 131 | 8.1 | 100% | 23% | 37% | 5% | 12% |
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