St Nicholas School

The school is a primary special school for children with MLD, speech/communication disorders and autism, some with complex needs.

“St Nicholas is a Primary Special School catering for children aged 4 – 11 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech and Communication Disorders and Autism. Some of our children also have complex needs.”

All pupils must hold an EHCP under the Code of Practice to be admitted.

“All pupils must have an EHCP as defined in the Code of Practice.”

A Family Liaison Service supports families across attendance, inclusion, parenting and access to community resources.

“The service works positively with families across a wide range of issues including attendance, inclusion, parenting, accessing community resources and signposting to appropriate services.”

Staff know each individual child, how they learn, and what support they need.

“The staff know each individual child, how they best learn and what support they need. We are empathetic to their needs.”

Classes are small, around 10 pupils each.

“grouped in small classes of around 10 pupils.”

Teachers plan outings and visitors to support and complement classroom learning

“Teachers plan for opportunities for outings and for visitors to support and complement the learning.”

School organizes frequent class trips to parks as part of pupils' enrichment activities.

“We have had lots of fun trips going on in school recently, including Forest Class’ trip to Higher Drive park in Purley and Orchard went to Beddington Park.”

School motto is 'Learning Together', reflecting a collaborative approach to helping pupils achieve their potential

“our motto is ‘Learning Together’ as this encompasses the collaborative approach to helping our special pupils achieve their full potential, regardless of their ability.”

School aims to provide a safe, supportive and inquisitive learning environment for pupils, parents and staff

“We would like St Nicholas School to be a school in which our pupils, parents and staff can learn in a safe, supportive and inquisitive environment.”

Admission requires an EHCP referred via the Local Authority's Special Needs Department.

“All pupils must have an EHCP as defined in the Code of Practice.”

Prospective parents can view the school at designated Open Mornings.

“Prospective parents may view the school on designated ‘Open Mornings’.”

St Nicholas was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017.

“St Nicholas was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2017.”