Located in Chippenham, St Nicholas School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
St Nicholas School currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.7% boys and 25.3% girls. Around 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rosalyn Way |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126552 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 78 |
| Number of Pupils: | 75 |
| Number of Boys: | 56 |
| Number of Girls: | 19 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Chippenham Lord's Mead , SN14 0LL | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | - not rated | 541 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | - not rated | 763 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Malmesbury Road , SN15 1QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Support Centre The Bridge Centre , Bath Road SN15 1AA | - not rated | 748 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Dallas Road , SN15 1LE | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington School Allington Way , SN14 0JS | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.