Nurseries in Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath (postcode district CR7) has 27 settings and 920 places. By type: day nurseries 16, school nursery classes 9, nursery schools 1 and pre-schools 1. Settings with Montessori in the name: 3.
On inspections, settings with a new-style report card: 2. Among nurseries and pre-schools with a previous-framework grade, the counts are 13 Good and 0 Outstanding, and settings that have not had an inspection yet number 2. Parents who want to compare against stronger results can open the Croydon highest-rated list.
The area lists Thornton Heath and Selhurst as its stations. Settings by nearest station: Thornton Heath 21, Norbury 3, Therapia Lane 2 and Selhurst 1.
Compare costs on the Croydon nursery fees page, and see nearby South and Upper Norwood or Croydon Town if you want a wider shortlist.
Thornton Heath in numbers
27 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 16
- School nursery classes
- 9
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 920
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 0
- Good
- 13
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Thornton Heath
27 of 27 settings in Thornton Heath
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Allens Montessori Nursery | CR7 | 33 places | Good | Thornton Heath 390 m480 m from centre |
| Angels Unlimited Nurseries LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Angels Unlimited Nurseries Ltd | CR7 | 70 places | Good | Thornton Heath 130 m440 m from centre |
| Beulah Infants' SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Beulah Infants' School | CR7 | — | School inspection | Thornton Heath 580 m780 m from centre |
| Chosen Treasures Early YearsPre-schoolOfsted report for Chosen Treasures Early Years | CR7 | 24 places | Good | Thornton Heath 830 m1.0 km from centre |
| CW King Fishers Day Nurseries LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited | CR7 | 64 places | Good | Thornton Heath 530 m360 m from centre |
| Daffodils Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Daffodils Day Nursery | CR7 | 116 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Thornton Heath 280 m490 m from centre |
| Ecclesbourne Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ecclesbourne Primary School | CR7 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Thornton Heath 900 m940 m from centre |
| Gonville AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Gonville Academy | CR7 | — | School inspection | Therapia Lane 1.1 km1.2 km from centre |
| J&S PlayhouseDay nurseryOfsted report for J&S Playhouse | CR7 | 37 places | Good | Thornton Heath 490 m690 m from centre |
| Just Little Kidz Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool | CR7 | 60 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Thornton Heath 1.2 km1.1 km from centre |
| Kensington Avenue Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kensington Avenue Primary School | CR7 | — | Early years: Requires improvement | Norbury 680 m1.3 km from centre |
| Ladels Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Ladels Day Nursery Limited | CR7 | 62 places | Good | Norbury 830 m1.0 km from centre |
| Leapfrog Day Nursery - NorthDay nurseryOfsted report for Leapfrog Day Nursery - North | CR7 | 56 places | Not yet inspected | Therapia Lane 800 m1.4 km from centre |
| Little Shining LightsDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Shining Lights | CR7 | 42 places | Good | Thornton Heath 560 m640 m from centre |
| Lolly Tots Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Lolly Tots Day Nursery | CR7 | 45 places | Not yet inspected | Norbury 1.3 km910 m from centre |
| Loving Hands International Nursery School LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd | CR7 | 40 places | Good | Thornton Heath 1.3 km840 m from centre |
| Paxton Academy Sports And ScienceSchool nursery classOfsted report for Paxton Academy Sports And Science | CR7 | — | Early years: Good | Thornton Heath 1.1 km770 m from centre |
| Rainbow Stars Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow Stars Day Nursery | CR7 | 25 places | Good | Thornton Heath 1.3 km860 m from centre |
| Red Robin MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Red Robin Montessori | CR7 | 60 places | Good | Thornton Heath 370 m700 m from centre |
| Shining Stars NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Shining Stars Nursery | CR7 | 24 places | Good | Thornton Heath 1.3 km1.3 km from centre |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | CR7 | — | Early years: Good | Thornton Heath 1.3 km1.3 km from centre |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | CR7 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Thornton Heath 890 m780 m from centre |
| Star Child Montessori Day NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Star Child Montessori Day Nursery | CR7 | 108 places | Good | Thornton Heath 910 m490 m from centre |
| Tammy's Tiny TotsDay nurseryOfsted report for Tammy's Tiny Tots | CR7 | 54 places | Good | Thornton Heath 200 m610 m from centre |
| Thornton Heath Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Thornton Heath Nursery School | CR7 | — | Good | Thornton Heath 420 m820 m from centre |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Whitehorse Manor Infant School | CR7 | — | Early years: Good | Selhurst 600 m1.0 km from centre |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | CR7 | — | Early years: Good | Thornton Heath 930 m500 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- CR7 27 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath | National Rail | 11 |
| Selhurst | National Rail | 3 |
Nurseries in Thornton Heath: questions
What early-years settings are there in Thornton Heath?
CR7 has 27 settings with 920 places. By type: day nurseries 16, school nursery classes 9, nursery schools 1 and pre-schools 1.
What Ofsted ratings do Thornton Heath nurseries have?
Settings with a new report card: 2. On the previous framework, the counts are 13 Good and 0 Outstanding. Settings waiting for their first Ofsted visit: 2.
Which stations are nearest to Thornton Heath nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Thornton Heath 21, Norbury 3, Therapia Lane 2 and Selhurst 1.
Do 3 and 4-year-olds need an application for free hours in Thornton Heath?
There is no application to the council. Every 3 and 4-year-old in England can get 15 free hours a week for 38 weeks from the term after their third birthday, and you arrange it with your chosen provider. Working parents may be able to claim more through a GOV.UK code. See Croydon funding.
Are there Montessori nurseries in Thornton Heath?
Settings with Montessori in the name: 3. Ask about their approach, as the name does not guarantee how they teach. See Montessori nurseries in Croydon.
