St Nicholas' School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Holm Oak Close, CT1 3JJ |
| School Website | www.st-nicholas.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1227464316 |
| URN | 119059 |
School Census
| Total | 353 |
| Girls/Boys | 117/236 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 33.1%/66.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 145 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2014 | Good |
| 05/10/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 February 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 12 July 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 March 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 October 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 April 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 July 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 12 June 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0 |
| Progress 8 | LOWCOV |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -9.0 |
| Writing Progress | -8.3 |
| Maths Progress | -9.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | LOWCOV |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | 31.2 |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 22% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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