# Fennies Christchurch Road

Fennies Christchurch Road is a full-day nursery at Christchurch Road, PURLEY, CR8 2NL, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 113 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 35 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-ey376225  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christchurch Road, PURLEY, CR8 2NL
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 113
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8770 3222
- Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road
- Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY376225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 25 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY376225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376225)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376225)
- Registered places: 113 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376225)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day)
- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £400
- Deposit: £250

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Christchurch Road, PURLEY, CR8 2NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.342012,-0.113346

- Station: Purley, 0.3 miles
- Station: Purley Oaks, 0.7 miles
- Station: Reedham (Surrey), 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rotary Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Roundshaw Downs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cumnor House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St David's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Laleham Lea School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicholas School |  | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2693864) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Russell Hill Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-ey446987) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [La Maternelle Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-nursery-school-limited-2752393) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2506894) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Purley Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Purley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Fennies Christchurch Road offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Fennies Christchurch Road offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £13.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Fennies Christchurch Road offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Fennies Christchurch Road offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Fennies Christchurch Road's opening hours?

Fennies Christchurch Road opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Fennies Christchurch Road open all year?

Yes, Fennies Christchurch Road is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Fennies Christchurch Road take?

Fennies Christchurch Road takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Fennies Christchurch Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fennies Christchurch Road Good at its inspection on 25 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fennies Christchurch Road take?

Fennies Christchurch Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 113 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Fennies Christchurch Road?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Christchurch Road.

### Does Fennies Christchurch Road accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Fennies Christchurch Road accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Christchurch Road?

Yes. Fennies Christchurch Road lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250.

### Who runs Fennies Christchurch Road?

Fennies Christchurch Road is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What approach does Fennies Christchurch Road follow?

Fennies Christchurch Road's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Fennies Christchurch Road support children with SEND?

Fennies Christchurch Road lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Fennies Christchurch Road?

Purley is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fennies Christchurch Road?

You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376225)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/purley-christchurch-road)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purley+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Purley%2C+Christchurch+Road&query_place_id=ChIJsRhPf_T9dUgRHbihUqnq0AU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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