Purley Nursery School is a nursery school in Purley, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Purley Nursery School currently has around 85 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.5% boys and 36.5% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 109 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 16.5%. white british pupils make up about 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 58 Pampisford Road, Purley, CR8 2NE |
| Website: | www.purley.croydon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086605639 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria Reeve |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101704 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 85 |
| Number of Boys: | 54 |
| Number of Girls: | 31 |
| Other White | 16.50% | 14 |
| White British | 11.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 8.20% | 7 |
| African | 8.20% | 7 |
| Indian | 8.20% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 7.10% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 7.10% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 5.90% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 4.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croydon and District Education Trust (Cadet) 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon & District Education Trust 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.