Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
URN: 131724 • London SE25 5PL
Overview
- Name
- Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
- URN
- 131724
- 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
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Bissex (since 2025) , Executive Head
- Telephone
- 02086843777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 23 Dagnall Park, London SE25 5PL
Summary
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre, located in Croydon, London, is a local authority nursery school catering to 82 mixed-gender pupils. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality early education and care, ensuring that all children, regardless of their abilities, receive the support they need to thrive. The nurturing staff focus on helping children make progress from their individual starting points, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at Selhurst is aspirational, designed to develop essential knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. The school employs evidence-based approaches to education, particularly for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring exceptional provision and support for these learners. The nursery also collaborates closely with a range of Children’s Centre services, enhancing the support available to families.
Selhurst Nursery values strong relationships with parents and carers, promoting a community-oriented approach that encourages family involvement in children's development. The school invites visits to showcase its offerings and commitment to nurturing young learners.
The curriculum at Selhurst is aspirational, designed to develop essential knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. The school employs evidence-based approaches to education, particularly for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring exceptional provision and support for these learners. The nursery also collaborates closely with a range of Children’s Centre services, enhancing the support available to families.
Selhurst Nursery values strong relationships with parents and carers, promoting a community-oriented approach that encourages family involvement in children's development. The school invites visits to showcase its offerings and commitment to nurturing young learners.
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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)
- Chelwood Nursery School (76.7)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 2 - 5
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 45
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 45 | 37 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 31 | 23 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 34 | 25 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 34 | 25 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 45 | 29 | 0.00 |
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