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Purley Nursery School

Outstandinggraded 14/11/2023Ages 2–585 pupilsDoes not apply
Purley, CR8 2NE
Croydon

Purley Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Purley, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 85 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/11/2023, Purley Nursery School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Purley can view Purley Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Purley (CR8 2NE), Purley Nursery School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher18.5England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals0.0%England avg 26.3%
English not first language44.8%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in PurleySee the full area report for CR8 2NE