Best Nurseries in Croydon
230 nurseries found
Key Facts
- Croydon has 230 nurseries, accounting for 60.2% of the total 382 in the area, providing early years education to a significant proportion of young children.
- In Croydon, 100.0% of nurseries have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, a rate higher than the national average of 90.0%, reflecting a strong performance.
- With a total of 424 pupils, nurseries in Croydon have a pupil-teacher ratio of 26.95, which is significantly higher than the national average of 18.10.
- Among the nurseries in Croydon, 40.8% of pupils have English as an additional language, and 18.9% have special educational needs, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 230 nurseries in Croydon, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 26.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £16,099 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.