Special schoolData as of May 2026

St Nicholas School

Reedham Drive, Purley, CR8 4DS

Community special school

Pupils

274

Ages

4-11

FSM

41.6%

Capacity

265

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

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About St Nicholas School

St Nicholas School is a primary school in Purley, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 274 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Reedham Drive, Purley, CR8 4DS | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Nicholas School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
May 2024 — Requires improvement
Feb 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
May 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Nicholas School

What is St Nicholas School's Ofsted rating?

St Nicholas School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Nicholas School's latest exam results?

St Nicholas School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Nicholas School located?

St Nicholas School is a primary school in Purley, Croydon (CR8 4DS).

How many pupils attend St Nicholas School?

St Nicholas School has around 274 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Nicholas School with other schools?

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