Chelwood Nursery School
URN: 100668 • London SE4 2QQ
Overview
- Name
- Chelwood Nursery School
- URN
- 100668
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angelika Alleman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02076392514
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chelwood Walk, London SE4 2QQ
Summary
Chelwood Nursery School, located in Brockley, London, is a local authority nursery catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 5 years. With a current enrolment of 139 children, the school prioritises the development of confident and independent learners. The nursery's ethos centres on fostering informed decision-making and a caring attitude towards others and the environment.
The curriculum at Chelwood is designed to provide a consistent and nurturing environment, where regular routines and familiar peer groups enhance children's social and emotional skills. The school operates an 'open air' approach, encouraging exploration and engagement with the natural world. This philosophy aligns with their commitment to creating a supportive community for all families.
Chelwood Nursery School actively promotes inclusivity and stands against racism, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all students and their families. The school is currently accepting applications for September 2025 and offers tours for prospective families to explore its facilities and ethos. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Chelwood is designed to provide a consistent and nurturing environment, where regular routines and familiar peer groups enhance children's social and emotional skills. The school operates an 'open air' approach, encouraging exploration and engagement with the natural world. This philosophy aligns with their commitment to creating a supportive community for all families.
Chelwood Nursery School actively promotes inclusivity and stands against racism, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all students and their families. The school is currently accepting applications for September 2025 and offers tours for prospective families to explore its facilities and ethos. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our governance (governance)
- SEND offer (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Covid RA & action plan (download)
- Our policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Offers for September 2025 admissions are underway. Apply for a place online. click here for more information (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- College Green School and Services (82.7)
- Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre (82.7)
- Holmewood Nursery School (79.7)
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School (76.8)
- Robert Owen Nursery School (76.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 139
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 1.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 139 | 76 | 63 | 1.80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 140 | 75 | 65 | 7.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 142 | 76 | 66 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 146 | 82 | 64 | 1.70 |
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