# The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery

The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-archbishop-lanfranc-nursery-ey486932  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8689 1255
- Website: http://lanfranc.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY486932

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 June 2022, 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/EY486932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486932)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486932)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/15458)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389810,-0.131204

- Station: Therapia Lane Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: Beddington Lane Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- Station: Ampere Way Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mitcham Common, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Sherwood School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids - Joy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-joy-nursery-2690662) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Leapfrog Day Nursery - North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-north-2894671) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Peppermint Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peppermint-childrens-centre-ey306300) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Canterbury Tender Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Canterbury Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-centre-childcare-ey249341) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Minnie And Mamma Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnie-and-mamma-day-nursery-ey495355) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery take?

The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery?

You can call 020 8689 1255 and visit lanfranc.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486932)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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