Open Special Mixed

St Nicholas' School

Holm Oak Close, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ
390 Pupils
340 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
51.30% FSM %
266 Boys
124 Girls
About St Nicholas' School

St Nicholas' School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Canterbury and the surrounding area in Kent with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–19 is part of the South East region.

It has 390 pupils on roll. School capacity: 340. Current headteacher: Richard Dalton.

Information on St Nicholas' School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Wincheap
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017692
URN 119059
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sharon Godden Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Blackmore Governor 01/06/2024 01/06/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Louise Huddleston Governor 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Racgel Mallia-Borg Governor 11/07/2025 01/01/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Angela Pike Governor 11/11/2017 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Pike Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jesse Sarzant Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Frankie Watts Governor 26/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Penny Webb Governor 06/10/2023 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Wellard Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Joe White Governor 07/10/2020 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
St Nicholas' School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Canterbury, Kent.
St Nicholas' School has 390 pupils, with a capacity of 340.
St Nicholas' School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at St Nicholas' School is Mr Richard Dalton.
St Nicholas' School is at Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Nicholas' School: Has a sixth form.
St Nicholas' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Dalton
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119059
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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