The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Richard Dalton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Orchard School
Special school · Very close
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Newingate School
Independent · 779m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 811m away
The Worthgate School
Independent · 941m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas' School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas' School?
St Nicholas' School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas' School take?
St Nicholas' School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is St Nicholas' School?
St Nicholas' School is in Canterbury, CT1 3JJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas' School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Nicholas' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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