Fred Nicholson School
Foundation special school in Swaffham, Norfolk.
School details
| Type | Foundation special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 195 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 224 |
| Free school meals | 58.00% |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Address | 77 Lynn Road, Swaffham, PE37 7BB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01362693915 |
| URN | 121256 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 12 March 2025, outcome: Some aspects not as strong.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Churchill Park Complex Needs School (special school, about 19.6 km)
- Fen Rivers Academy (special school, about 22.8 km)
Browse: Special schools in Norfolk
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.