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St Nicholas School
- Primary
- Croydon CR8 4DS
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has taken swift action to improve the teaching of phonics
Success of the Curriculum: Generally, the essential knowledge that pupils need to know and remember is not clearly and consistently defined in curriculum thinking
Areas Needing Improvement: Gaps in pupils' recall and understanding widen when future learning and next steps are not adapted to correct these
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some subjects, such as English and mathematics, gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and addressed
Support for Falling Behind: The school is also developing systems to measure and check pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding more precisely
Behaviour and Attitudes: Sometimes, pupils become disengaged from learning and struggle to conduct themselves calmly
Support for SEND Pupils: Training from therapists on how staff can support the different communication needs of pupils is not routinely applied
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are encouraged to take care of themselves and be respectful of each other
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught about the faiths, beliefs, and cultures of other people
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Parental Involvement: School hosts coffee mornings and workshops on topics such as sleep and behaviour
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have opportunities to develop their confidence through participating in musical performances and competitions
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About Us
St Nicholas School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 270 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school's motto is "Learning Together," and we believe that it perfectly captures how we work with all of our special education students to help them reach their full potential. St Nicholas caters for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs in the wonderfully diverse borough of Croydon, and we pride ourselves on being a popular choice with parents who want their child to develop intellectually, physically, aesthetically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We make an effort to collaborate with parents and the larger community in order to create joyful, healthy students who place a high priority on learning and success.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.4 | 6.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 92 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 92 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 16 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 97 1 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1