Crosfield Nursery School, London
Crosfield Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Crosfield Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (32%), Black (31%) and White British (13%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harrington Road South Norwood, 300 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Crosfield Nursery School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a highly inclusive Nursery school. Children enter school with smiles on their faces and settle quickly. They are keen to play together in the well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas. The caring and nurturing environment that staff create allows each child to thrive, be happy and safe.
Children learn in a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Expectations of children's behaviour and learning are clear and consistent. Children receive lots of positive praise for good behaviour. They are taught how to be kind. Children play nicely with each other. Adults encourage children to be autonomous and independent. Children make informed choices when participating in activities and social times.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed an aspirational curriculum. It sets out a clear sequence of knowledge and skills that all children need to develop in all areas of learning. Key adults adapt and personalise the experiences they offer to the needs of each child. Children's additional needs are identified quickly. The school ensures that children, including those with SEND, get the right support. Adults support children to develop their ability to count, with many knowing numbers up to 10.
The school encourages all children to become confident communicators. Adults support children effectively to develop their speaking and listening skills. Leaders have given lots of thought to the books children listen to and the songs and rhymes they sing. Children can often be heard singing freely and when staff use songs as part of everyday routines. Children are introduced to a range of books. Staff use story times to develop children's language and vocabulary well. However, sometimes opportunities to extend older children's language and deepen their thinking are not secure.
From Ofsted's May 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Crosfield Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 78
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 63 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,025
Applications
4,184
Got 1st preference
71.2%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
42
Boys
36
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,252
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Crosfield Nursery School
What is Crosfield Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Crosfield Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Crosfield Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Crosfield Nursery School is oversubscribed, Croydon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Crosfield Nursery School?
Crosfield Nursery School has around 78 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Crosfield Nursery School?
Apply through Croydon's coordinated admissions process, naming Crosfield Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Crosfield Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 63 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crosfield Nursery School?
Crosfield Nursery School is at Elborough Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)