# Sherwood Pre-School

Sherwood Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 7 Nottingham Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6LN, in Croydon. It is registered for 49 children. It opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-ey486026  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Nottingham Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6LN
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 020 8405 4193
- Website: http://www.sherwoodpreschoolcroydon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY486026

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486026

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486026)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486026)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486026)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1579720)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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: 07:45–18:15

## Getting there

Address: 7 Nottingham Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.364203,-0.102578

- Station: South Croydon, 0.4 miles
- Station: Church Street Tram Stop, 0.7 miles
- Station: Waddon, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmhurst School Ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Minster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Speckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2820985) |  | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [LL KIDS CLUB LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ll-kids-club-ltd-2787949) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) |  | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Haling Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-haling-park-ey537527) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Elmhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-2833826) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sherwood Pre-School's opening hours?

Sherwood Pre-School opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sherwood Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sherwood Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sherwood Pre-School take?

Sherwood Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sherwood Pre-School?

South Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sherwood Pre-School?

You can call 020 8405 4193 and visit www.sherwoodpreschoolcroydon.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486026)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sherwood+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ0waIwkgHdkgR5VdECV3-Z94)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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