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Purley Nursery School

Croydon, CR8 2NENurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Purley Nursery School

Of the 85 children at Purley Nursery School, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 judged it to remain Outstanding, a rating it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2013. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the school's sustained top-tier rating from Ofsted is a strong signal of quality. The school is oversubscribed, with a total of 85 pupils on roll, which for a nursery in Croydon indicates healthy demand from local families. It is one of only two Outstanding nurseries in the local authority out of five total, and the nearest other Outstanding option, Tunstall Nursery School, is 4.6 km away, making Purley a key choice for families in the area. The headteacher, Maria Reeve, leads a school that has clearly maintained high standards over a decade, with leadership and management also rated Outstanding in the most recent inspection.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address58 Pampisford Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2NE
HeadteacherMaria Reeve
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils85
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (14 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Swimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purley Nursery School

Purley Nursery School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.