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St Nicholas' School

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St Nicholas' School

Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ

Community special school
Pupils
390
Ages
4-19
FSM
51.3%
Capacity
355
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

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%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About St Nicholas' School

St Nicholas' School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 390 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holm Oak Close, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 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 Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 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 secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 3JJ).
How many pupils attend St Nicholas' School?
St Nicholas' School has around 390 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Nicholas' School with other schools?
View St Nicholas' School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.