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Tunstall Nursery School

Croydon, CR0 6TYNurseryAges 2–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2025
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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About Tunstall Nursery School

Tunstall Nursery School is one of only two state nursery schools in Croydon rated Outstanding by Ofsted, placing it among the very best early years provision in the borough. Croydon has five state nursery schools in total, so this puts Tunstall in a small, high-performing group. Its nearest Outstanding-rated counterpart is Purley Nursery School, 4.6 kilometres away. The school serves just 80 children aged two to five, which is a notably small roll for a state nursery, and is led by headteacher Jane Charman. It is a mixed-gender, non-religious setting with no boarding provision, and it offers a nursery-only programme. For parents in Croydon looking for a nursery that has been independently judged as excellent, Tunstall stands out as one of just two options in the local authority with the top Ofsted grade.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTunstall Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 6TY
HeadteacherJane Charman
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils80
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (7 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

3

Sports

Gymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt 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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:30

After-school care

14:30-15:30

Source: tunstall.croydon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunstall Nursery School

Tunstall 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.