# The Crescent Nursery School

The Crescent Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Merrow Cricket Club, Epsom Road, Guildford, GU4 7AA, in Bushy Hill, Surrey. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crescent-nursery-school-120263  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merrow Cricket Club, Epsom Road, Guildford, GU4 7AA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01483 537280
- Ofsted URN: 120263

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 120263). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merrow Cricket Club, Epsom Road, Guildford, GU4 7AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.245784,-0.523405

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Clandon CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–10 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Tormead School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Burpham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Pre-school, Merrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-merrow-ey246627) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Clandon Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clandon-park-nursery-2745572) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Guildford Boxgrove Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-guildford-boxgrove-day-nursery-and-preschool-2551041) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Burpham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burpham-preschool-2619006) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-guildford-2845436) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Challengers Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/challengers-guildford-122433) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Crescent Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Crescent Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Crescent Nursery School take?

The Crescent Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Crescent Nursery School?

Clandon is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Crescent Nursery School?

You can call 01483 537280.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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