How to join our
Nursery
3 - 4 years of age
Admissions
Welcome to Croydon High Nursery
Croydon High Nursery is an independent nursery school for girls. Girls are able to join our Nursery from the term in which they turn 3 years old. The school is set in our beautiful leafy site in Selsdon, South Croydon.
Our nurturing staff and safe, welcoming environment create the perfect haven for girls to bloom and flourish. With a commitment to fostering confidence, encouraging curiosity, and instilling a love for learning, our nursery provides a space where young minds can take risks and aspire without limits. Watch our video below to catch a glimpse of the joy and wonder that defines Croydon High Junior School – a place where the seeds of curiosity are planted, and the roots of a lifelong love for learning take hold.
What makes Nursery special? Pastoral Care
Step 1 – Visit us
If you are considering applying for a place at Croydon High Nursery, your first point of contact will be with the Admissions Team.
We hold Open Days and Taster Days throughout the year and, conscious of the busy lives most parents lead, we are also happy to arrange appointments at a time to suit you.
Step 2 – Apply
If you are ready to apply to our Junior School, please complete the online application form here.
Please be aware that we will require a non-refundable registration fee of £150 to be paid by credit or debit card on submission of this form. If you are unable to make the payment in this way, please contact us before completing the form.
You can find more information on our fees on our school fees page, and see our term dates for the start, end and holidays in our school year.
If you have any questions, please call us on 020 8260 7543 or email admissions@cry.gdst.net
A deposit of £750 is chargeable when you accept a place and this will be held until the end of your daughter’s final term in the school. Unfortunately this cannot be refunded if the place is not taken up for any reason.
Step 3 – Assessment
Firstly, we should stress that joining Croydon High’s Nursery does not involve a rigorous testing procedure! We simply want to ensure we all agree that our Nursery will be the right choice for your daughter, giving her the best possible start to her school life.
For entry to Nursery in September, we will usually invite families to come in to school in the previous January. Groups of three or four girls will take part in an informal play session, with activities set up to encourage individual and group play and lots of opportunities for chatting.
These sessions last for approximately 2.5 hours (9.00-11:30am) and are led by one of our experienced Early Years Teachers along with a Teaching Assistant. Of course, the girls will not be expected to have had any formal teaching prior to the assessment – we just want them to be themselves.
During this time, Miss Sarah Jane Pendleton, Head of Junior School, will meet with the parents of each girl to find out more about their daughters and to answer any specific questions.
To learn more about our school, please request a prospectus for the latest information.