Purley Nursery School, based in Purley, provides nursery education, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 109 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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.