Best 3 Nursery schools in Chelmsford – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Tanglewood Nursery School (Nursery) in Chelmsford; Woodcroft Nursery School (Nursery) in Chelmsford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Tanglewood Nursery School and Woodcroft Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Chelmsford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Tanglewood Nursery School), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (Woodcroft Nursery School), published May 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Tanglewood Nursery School (Jul 2019). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Essex local authority.

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Attribute	Tanglewood Nursery School CM1 2DX	Woodcroft Nursery School CM2 9UB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Chelmsford Essex CM1 2DX	Chelmsford Essex CM2 9UB
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Jul 2019	2 20 May 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)
Website	www.tanglewoodnurseryschool.co.uk	www.woodcroft-nur.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01245352788	01245473222
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Tanglewood Nursery School

CM1 2DX

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2DX
Ofsted: 1 30 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.tanglewoodnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01245352788

Woodcroft Nursery School

CM2 9UB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9UB
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.woodcroft-nur.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01245473222

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.