Special school · Norfolk

Fred Nicholson School

Special
Ages 3–19
Sixth form

Term dates

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Admissions

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 12 March 2025: Some aspects not as strong.

Read the Ofsted reports

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About and location

Type: Special school
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–19
Pupils: 195 (capacity 224)
Gender: Mixed
Phone: 01362693915
Address: 77 Lynn Road, Swaffham, PE37 7BB
Website: frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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