Tanglewood Nursery School
URN: 114698 • Chelmsford CM1 2DX
Overview
- Name
- Tanglewood Nursery School
- URN
- 114698
- 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
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Deborah Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01245352788
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford CM1 2DX
Summary
Tanglewood Nursery School, located in Chelmsford, Essex, is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School that has been providing high-quality early education since 1946. Catering to children aged 2-4 years, Tanglewood is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where children can develop their skills and confidence. The school has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to creating positive learning experiences through well-organised activities.
The curriculum at Tanglewood is grounded in the Early Years Framework, with a focus on play-based learning. Highly qualified staff engage with children to tailor educational experiences that meet individual needs, ensuring that every child can thrive and make exceptional progress. The school employs an "In the Moment Planning" approach, allowing educators to respond dynamically to children's interests and developmental stages.
Tanglewood values strong relationships between children, families, and staff, aiming to create a welcoming community. The school offers tours for prospective families and has limited places available for both its Main Tanglewood (3-4 years) and Little Tanglewood (2-3 years) units.
The curriculum at Tanglewood is grounded in the Early Years Framework, with a focus on play-based learning. Highly qualified staff engage with children to tailor educational experiences that meet individual needs, ensuring that every child can thrive and make exceptional progress. The school employs an "In the Moment Planning" approach, allowing educators to respond dynamically to children's interests and developmental stages.
Tanglewood values strong relationships between children, families, and staff, aiming to create a welcoming community. The school offers tours for prospective families and has limited places available for both its Main Tanglewood (3-4 years) and Little Tanglewood (2-3 years) units.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woodcroft Nursery School (53.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 153 | 76 | 77 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 160 | 93 | 67 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 102 | 88 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 102 | 88 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 193 | 94 | 99 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 105 | 90 | 0.00 |
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