Woodcroft Nursery School
URN: 114699 • Chelmsford CM2 9UB
Overview
- Name
- Woodcroft Nursery School
- URN
- 114699
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ferliene Willis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01245473222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford CM2 9UB
Summary
Woodcroft Nursery School, located in Chelmsford, Essex, is a local authority nursery that has been serving the community since 1946. The school caters to children aged 2 to 5 years, offering 15 hours of government-funded nursery education for 3-5 year-olds and 30 hours for eligible working families. Additionally, it provides wrap-around care from 7:45 AM to 5:45 PM, ensuring flexibility for parents.
The nursery is committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn. With a focus on building confidence and self-esteem, the highly qualified staff aim to support each child's individual development through stimulating activities both indoors and outdoors. The school promotes positive relationships with families, creating a supportive community atmosphere.
Woodcroft Nursery School is proud of its rich history and continuous evolution, having relocated to its current site in Great Baddow in 1997. The current headteacher, Ferliene Willis, emphasizes the importance of early years education and invites parents to visit and learn more about the nursery's offerings.
The nursery is committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and learn. With a focus on building confidence and self-esteem, the highly qualified staff aim to support each child's individual development through stimulating activities both indoors and outdoors. The school promotes positive relationships with families, creating a supportive community atmosphere.
Woodcroft Nursery School is proud of its rich history and continuous evolution, having relocated to its current site in Great Baddow in 1997. The current headteacher, Ferliene Willis, emphasizes the importance of early years education and invites parents to visit and learn more about the nursery's offerings.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tanglewood Nursery School (75.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 111 | 57 | 54 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 95 | 55 | 40 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 118 | 74 | 44 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 118 | 74 | 44 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 70 | 69 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 116 | 54 | 62 | 0.00 |
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