Compare Purley Nursery School and Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre and Tunstall Nursery School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Purley Nursery School (Nursery) in Purley; Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre (Nursery) in London; Tunstall Nursery School (Nursery) in Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Purley Nursery School, Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre and Tunstall Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Purley, Surrey, London and Croydon, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Purley Nursery School), published Oct 2013. The lowest is 2 (Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre), published Feb 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre (Feb 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Croydon local authority.

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Attribute	Purley Nursery School CR8 2NE	Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre SE25 5PL	Tunstall Nursery School CR0 6TY
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Purley Surrey CR8 2NE	London SE25 5PL	Croydon Surrey CR0 6TY
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Oct 2013	2 28 Feb 2024	1 16 Mar 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Croydon (306)	Croydon (306)	Croydon (306)
Website	www.purley.croydon.sch.uk	www.crosfieldandselhurstnursery.co.uk	www.tunstall.croydon.sch.uk
Telephone	02086605639	02086843777	02086540371
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Purley Nursery School

CR8 2NE

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Purley
Surrey
CR8 2NE
Ofsted: 1 16 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: www.purley.croydon.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086605639

Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre

SE25 5PL

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: London
SE25 5PL
Ofsted: 2 28 Feb 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: www.crosfieldandselhurstnursery.co.uk
Telephone: 02086843777

Tunstall Nursery School

CR0 6TY

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 6TY
Ofsted: 1 16 Mar 2016
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: www.tunstall.croydon.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086540371

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.