St Nicholas School Catchment Area
St Nicholas School is a community special not applicable school in Purley, Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 274 pupils, and a capacity of 265 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
274
Pupils
265
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
St Nicholas School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for St Nicholas School is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →St Nicholas School — School Information
- Full address
- Reedham Drive, Purley, CR8 4DS
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101854
Other Not applicable Schools in Purley
If St Nicholas School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Purley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas School
Is St Nicholas School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Nicholas School currently has 274 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 265 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas School? ▾
Admission to St Nicholas School is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St Nicholas School cover? ▾
St Nicholas School is a not applicable school in Purley, Croydon, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Nicholas School? ▾
St Nicholas School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.